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Predictive Thermodynamics for Condensed Phases and Nanotechnology

Thermodynamic relations may be regarded as the motor driving chemical processes (while chemical kinetics represents the brakes).

By Prof Leslie Glasser 5 Dec 2011

Materials Science on a Single Defect Level - Dimensions of Complexity

The statement that a materials functionality is controlled by defects is perhaps the most recognized paradigm of materials science, solid state electrochemistry, and condensed physics alike.

By Professor Sergei V. Kalinin 27 Nov 2011

Comparison of the Bosch and a Cryogenically Cooled Deep Silicon Etch Processes

The two techniques utilized to achieve deep etches in the fabrication of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) are the Cryogenic and Bosch Process.

2 Nov 2011

Combined Atomic Force Microscopy and Raman Spectroscopy – TERS and Co-Located AFM-Raman Systems

With co-locataed instruments, researchers can study samples using Raman and SPM techniques providing detailed information about nanoscale properties and composition. TERS promises to push the resolution limits even further and enable the collection of chemical information on the nanometer scale.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 21 Oct 2011

Quantum Dots Embedded in a Sub-Wavelength Nanoslit Array for Controlling Photon Emissions

Nanocrystal quantum dots are embedded in a sub-wavelength metallic nanoslit array to produce highly directional emission and beaming of photons. This technology has potential application for displays, biochemical sensing and military.

From Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem 17 Oct 2011

Optical Metrology of Patterned Sapphire Substrates for HB-LEDs

The Zeta-PSS Package offers quick characterization of High-brightness light emitting diodes (HB-LEDs) substrate bump features. Height, width, and pitch are determined in the same scan. .

From KLA Instruments™ 10 Oct 2011

Automated 3D Metrology of Microfluidic Devices

Microfluidics is an advancing technology that enables controlling minute liquid quantities. The Zeta-200 Automated 3D metrology system is capable of measuring microfluidic devices that have transparent cover plates, transparent substrate and channels.

From KLA Instruments™ 10 Oct 2011

3D Imaging and Metrology for Data Storage Applications

Data storage design demands extreme requirements on hard disks and other components. The Zeta-20 3D Imaging and Metrology Microscope measures the parameters that ensure high performance of disk drives such as edge chamfer angle, roughness, disk rolloff, sidewall defects, lube pickup, step heights, defects and roughness.

From KLA Instruments™ 10 Oct 2011

Using a Helium Ion Microscope to Create Nanoscale Lithographic Patterns

To use electron or ion beams to create nano-patterns the three methods that are typically used include ion beam milling, beam induced chemistry (deposition and etch), and beam induced lithography. This application note provides instructions for writing, preparing, and developing patterns in hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ) films using a Helium Ion Microscope.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 26 Sep 2011

Nanotechnology in the UK

Nanotechnology has been well supported in the UK within a rather restricted budget, in ways that have encouraged the effective use of funds and with a clear policy to translate the outputs of basic research into future applications.

By Professor Peter J Dobson 15 Sep 2011