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MSED is developing methods to statically couple finite element modeling (FEM) to atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) 1. Compared to non-hybrid approaches, this
A comprehensive understanding of how current and next-generation materials impact the performance of semiconductor devices is critical to U.S. Semiconductor
This project develops and applies metrologies and standards for characterizing microstructure and dynamics in advanced functional materials of technological
Biophotonics is at the intersection of photonics and biology where light is used to image, detect, and manipulate biological materials. This project addresses
Nanocalorimetry using micromachined devices has the capability to provide quantitative data to support the development of advanced metal silicide metallizations
Nanocalorimetry provides a capability to measure the thermal properties of very small samples and at very fast rates. Materials and interfaces of interest
Advanced methods to measure the thermal properties of thin films and interfaces are required to understand and improve microelectronic device fabrication
Conventional techniques for analyzing chemical composition, such as infrared (IR) microscopy often miss critically important nanoscale details. To overcome this
The core activities in this program are the development and application of metrology for quantitative characterization of hetero-structured materials and
We develop methods and facilities for measuring magnetization dynamics in magnetic nanostructures with a particular emphasis on the emerging needs of future
Our objective is to develop atomic force microscopy-based methods to measure the structure of crack tips, the rates of crack growth, and the roughness of
Develop measurement methods that quantify the interdependent stability, transport, and redox properties of nanomaterials in biophysical multicomponent complex
This project, now concluded, developed novel imaging and image analysis tools to examine individual cells and cell populations within the complex chemical
One challenge of nanomanufacturing is to establish methods to assemble solution-based nanoparticles into organized structures with nanometer precision, with an
Heat is carried in solid materials predominantly by atomic vibrational waves called phonons. Theory, simulations and experiments have shown that heat transport
Metamaterials are tailor-made photonic composites--combinations of materials designed to achieve optical properties not seen in nature. The properties stem from
A current lack of 3D characterization tools that meet semiconductor industry needs is hampering manufacturing fidelity and supply chain security. Developing new
Large-scale implementation of solar power generation requires photovoltaic (PV) devices with efficiency-to-cost ratios better than existing silicon-based solar
Our goal is to develop measurement techniques to characterize the changes in thermal transport and thermal transition temperatures in polymeric and hybrid
Single photons are the fundamental particles for all optical measurements. Single photon detectors made from avalanche photodiodes or photomultiplier tubes are
The project focuses on significant metrology challenges that impede the advancement of high-performance optical and photonic systems. We develop, fabricate, and