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AC Performance of Nanoelectronics
Wed, Nov 10, 2004 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University Calendar
Peter Burke
University of California Irvine
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceIn this talk I will present an overview of the high-frequency properties and applications of carbon nanotubes, one realization of nano-electronic devices, and where the challenges and opportunities lie in this new field. The study of the ac properties of nano-electronic systems is still in its infancy.
The first step towards understanding the high-frequency electronic properties of carbon nanotubes is to understand the passive, ac impedance of a 1d quantum system. We have recently proposed an effective circuit model, currently being tested in our lab, for the ac impedance of a capacitively contacted nanotube, and a dc contacted nanotube . We also recently demonstrated the operation of carbon nanotube transistors at microwave frequencies (2.6 GHz). In our lab, we have also been able to synthesize the world's longest electrically contacted nanotubes (up to 0.4 cm in length), allowing us to elucidate the relationship between contact resistance and bulk resistance. Finally, we recently developed a model for nanotubes as antennas , which could be useful in connecting nano-electronics systems to the outside world via a wireless communications link, thus completely eliminating the need for lithographically defined contacts.Peter Burke received his PhD in physics from Yale University in 1998. From 1998-2001, he was a Fairchild Postdoctoral Scholar in physics at Caltech. He has been with the University of California Irvine in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science since 2001. His current research areas include high-frequency properties of carbon nanotubes, and the nano-bio interface from an electronics point of view.Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Place: Olin Hall 230 (OHE)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00
Refreshments will be served at 11:45
ALL First Year EE-EP Graduate Students are REQUIRED to ATTEND
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 230
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Robert Mena
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Robust Capacity Expansion of Transit Networks and Estimating OD Pair Demand
Wed, Nov 10, 2004 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
METRANS SeminarPresentation by Fernando Ordonez, Assistant Professor in the Industrial and
Systems Engineering Department, USC Viterbi School of EngineeringTopic: Robust Capacity Expansion of Transit Networks and Estimating OD Pair
DemandIn this talk we introduce a methodology to decide capacity expansions for a transit network that finds a robust solution with respect to the uncertainty in demands and travel times. We show that solving for this robust solution is a computationally tractable problem under assumptions that are reasonable for a transportation system. Our computational experiments show that the robust solution can be preferable in practice. We finish the presentation reviewing the data input for the robust model, which has lead to a new research project on estimating confidence
intervals on OD-pair demand.Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - relian Hall (KAP) 203
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Lauren B. Siniawer
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Direct Assessment of True Velocity Gradient Fields From Dual-Plane Stereo PIV Measurements
Wed, Nov 10, 2004 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
John Mullin, Aerospace Eng. Dept., Univ. of MichiganFor more information go to http://ame-www.usc.edu/seminars
Location: John Stauffer Science Lecture Hall (SLH) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Dennis Plocher
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Networking Workshop
Wed, Nov 10, 2004 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
A representative from Engineering Career Services will present information on networking - one of the best ways to tap into the "hidden job market". Come and learn the best methods to develop your networking skills!
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Engineering Students
Contact: Engineering Career Services
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Malcolm Pirnie Information Session
Wed, Nov 10, 2004 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Join representatives from Malcolm Pirnie as they discuss employment opportunities within their company.
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Graduate/Undergrad Engineers
Contact: Engineering Career Services
