The Limits Of Fabrication

Author : Nathan Brown
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780823274789

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The Limits of Fabrication by Nathan Brown Pdf

Poetry, or poiēsis, has long been understood as a practice of making. But how are experiments in the making of poetic forms related to formal making in science and engineering? The Limits of Fabrication takes up this question in the context of recent developments in nanoscale materials science, investigating concepts and ideologies of form at stake in new approaches to material construction. Tracing the direct pertinence of fields crucial to the new materials science (nanotechnology, biotechnology, crystallography, and geodesic design) in the work of Shanxing Wang, Caroline Bergvall, Christian Bök, and Ronald Johnson back to the midcentury development of Charles Olson’s “objectist” poetics, Nathan Brown carves out a tradition of constructivist, nonorganic poetics that has developed in conversation with science and engineering. While proposing a new approach to the relation of technē (craft, skill) and poiēsis (making, forming), this book also intervenes in philosophical debates concerning the concept of the object, the distinction between organic and inorganic matter, theories of self-organization, and the relation between “design” and “nature.” Engaging with Heidegger, Agamben, Whitehead, Stiegler, and Nancy, Brown shows that materials science and materialist poetics offer crucial resources for thinking through the direction of contemporary materialist philosophy.

Author : M.E. Welland,J.K. Gimzewski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401100410

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Ultimate Limits of Fabrication and Measurement by M.E. Welland,J.K. Gimzewski Pdf

An extensive body of research is involved in pushing miniaturisation to its physical limit, encompassing the miniaturisation of electronic devices, the manipulation of single atoms by scanning tunnelling microscopy, bio-engineering, the chemical synthesis of complex molecules, microsensor technology, and information storage and retrieval. In parallel to these practical aspects of miniaturisation there is also the necessity to understand the physics of small structures. Ultimate Limits of Fabrication and Measurement brings together a number of leading articles from a variety of fields with the common aim of ultimate miniaturisation and measurement.

Author : Ivor Brodie,Julius J. Muray
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475767759

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The Physics of Micro/Nano-Fabrication by Ivor Brodie,Julius J. Muray Pdf

In this revised and expanded edition, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the tools, technologies, and physical models needed to understand, build, and analyze microdevices. Students, specialists within the field, and researchers in related fields will appreciate their unified presentation and extensive references.

Author : Zheng Cui
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387755779

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Nanofabrication by Zheng Cui Pdf

This book provides the reader with the most up-to-date information and development in the Nanofabrication area. It presents a one-stop description at the introduction level on most of the technologies that have been developed which are capable of making structures below 100nm. Principles of each technology are introduced and illustrated with minimum mathematics involved. The book serves as a practical guide and first hand reference for those working in nanostructure fabrication.

Author : Shanalyn Kemme
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420019148

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Microoptics and Nanooptics Fabrication by Shanalyn Kemme Pdf

The deep interconnection between micro/nanooptical components and related fabrication technologies—and the constant changes in this ever-evolving field—means that successful design depends on the engineer’s ability to accommodate cutting-edge theoretical developments in fabrication techniques and experimental realization. Documenting the state of the art in fabrication processes, Microoptics and Nanooptics Fabrication provides an up-to-date synopsis of recent breakthroughs in micro- and nanooptics that improve key developmental processes. This text elucidates the precise and miniaturized scale of today’s fabrication methods and their importance in creating new optical components to access the spectrum of physical optics. It details successful fabrication techniques and their direct effect on the intended performance of micro- and nanooptical components. The contributors explore the constraints related to material selection, component lateral extent, minimum feature size, and other issues that cause fabrication techniques to lag behind corresponding theory in the development process. Written with the professional optical engineer in mind, this book omits the already well-published broader processing fundamentals. Instead it focuses on key tricks of the trade helpful in reformulating processes to achieve necessary optical targets, improve process fidelity, and reduce production costs. The contributing authors represent the vanguard in micro-optical fabrication. The result of their combined efforts, this searing analysis of emerging fabrication technologies will continue to fuel the expansion of optics components, from the microwave to the infrared through the visible regime.

Author : Károly Jármai,József Farkas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642366918

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Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures by Károly Jármai,József Farkas Pdf

These are the proceedings of the International Conference on Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures held on 24-26 April 2013 in Miskolc, Hungary which contain 99 papers covering: Structural optimization Thin-walled structures Stability Fatigue Frames Fire Fabrication Welding technology Applications Steel-concrete composite Special problems The authors are from 23 different countries, ensuring that the themes covered are of worldwide interest and importance. The International Institute of Welding (IIW), the International Society of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO), the TÁMOP 4.2.1.B-10/2/KONV-2010-0001 project entitled “Increasing the quality of higher education through the development of research - development and innovation program at the University of Miskolc supported by the European Union, co-financed by the European Social Fund” and many other sponsors helped organizers to collect these valuable studies, the results of which will provoke discussion, and provide an important reference for civil and mechanical engineers, architects, researchers and structural designers and fabricators, as well as managers in a range of industries including building, transport, shipbuilding, aircraft, chemical and offshore engineering.

Author : Norman G. Einspruch,Simon S. Cohen,Gennady Sh. Gildenblat
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483217819

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VLSI Metallization by Norman G. Einspruch,Simon S. Cohen,Gennady Sh. Gildenblat Pdf

VLSI Electronics Microstructure Science, Volume 15: VLSI Metallization discusses the various issues and problems related to VLSI metallization. It details the available solutions and presents emerging trends. This volume is comprised of 10 chapters. The two introductory chapters, Chapter 1 and 2 serve as general references for the electrical and metallurgical properties of thin conducting films. Subsequent chapters review the various aspects of VLSI metallization. The order of presentation has been chosen to follow the common processing sequence. In Chapter 3, some relevant metal deposition techniques are discussed. Chapter 4 presents the methods of VLSI lithography and etching. Conducting films are first deposited at the gate definition step; therefore, the issues related to gate metallization are discussed next in Chapter 5.In Chapter 6, contact metallization is elaborated, and Chapter 7 is devoted to multilevel metallization schemes. Long-time reliability is the subject of Chapter 8, which discusses the issues of contact and interconnect electromigration. GaAs metallization is tackled in Chapter 9. The volume concludes with a general discussion of the functions of interconnect systems in VLSI. Materials scientists, processing and design engineers, and device physicists will find the book very useful.

Author : Dennis W Prather,Ahmed Sharkawy,Shouyuan Shi,Janusz Murakowski,Garrett Schneider
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470278031

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Photonic Crystals, Theory, Applications and Fabrication by Dennis W Prather,Ahmed Sharkawy,Shouyuan Shi,Janusz Murakowski,Garrett Schneider Pdf

The Only Source You Need for Understanding the Design and Applications of Photonic Crystal-Based Devices This book presents in detail the fundamental theoretical background necessary to understand the unique optical phenomena arising from the crystalline nature of photonic-crystal structures and their application across a range of disciplines. Organized to take readers from basic concepts to more advanced topics, the book covers: Preliminary concepts of electromagnetic waves and periodic media Numerical methods for analyzing photonic-crystal structures Devices and applications based on photonic bandgaps Engineering photonic-crystal dispersion properties Fabrication of two- and three-dimensional photonic crystals The authors assume an elementary knowledge of electromagnetism, vector calculus, Fourier analysis, and complex number analysis. Therefore, the book is appropriate for advanced undergraduate students in physics, applied physics, optics, electronics, and chemical and electrical engineering, as well as graduate students and researchers in these fields.

Author : Jiang Wu,Hao Xu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527835195

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Optical Imaging and Sensing by Jiang Wu,Hao Xu Pdf

Optical Imaging and Sensing Understand the future of optical imaging with this cutting-edge guide Optoelectronic devices for imaging and sensing are among the backbones of modern technology. Facilitating the mutual conversion of optical and electrical signals, they have applications from telecommunications to molecular spectroscopy, and their incorporation into photon-involved technologies is only growing. The rapid development of this field makes the need for a fully up-to-date introduction all the more critical. Optical Imaging and Sensing meets this need with a comprehensive guide to the novel materials and devices employed in optical imaging and sensing. Given the current revolution in new imaging materials, an introduction that fully incorporates the latest research is an indispensable tool for scientists and engineers in a huge range of fields. The technologies surveyed here promise to transform public security, 5G and next-generation wireless communication, clinical imaging, and many more. Optical Imaging and Sensing Readers will also find: Detailed discussion of materials including semimetallic graphene, semiconducting black phosphorous, and many more Discussion of devices from infrared photodetectors to nonlinear interferometers A thorough look forward to the future of the field Optical Imaging and Sensing is a useful reference for materials scientists, spectroscopists, semiconductor physicists, and engineers working in any field or industry involving optical imaging or sensing technology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Defense industries
ISBN : UOM:39015078427260

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Defense Management Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alistair G.F. Gibb
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999-10-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470378360

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Off-site Fabrication by Alistair G.F. Gibb Pdf

off-site fabrication Off-site fabrication is a topic of international interest and provides an effective construction technique in terms of quality, time, cost, function, productivity and safety. It is adopted worldwide as the ideal means of producing an immense array of elements from structural members, cladding units, bathrooms to fully-finished modular buildings. This practical book provides a complete guide to the subject, covering the principles, applications and implications for design and construction. Numerous case studies and examples from around the world illustrate the flexibility and adaptability of off-site fabrication. Practitioners, researchers and students in civil and structural engineering, building and construction, construction management and related subjects, will find the book provides excellent guidance to the technology and its effective implementation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Civil engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822020630182

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Technical Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael J. Kelly,Claude Weisbuch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642714467

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The Physics and Fabrication of Microstructures and Microdevices by Michael J. Kelly,Claude Weisbuch Pdf

les Houches This Winter School on "The Physics and Fabrication of Microstructures" originated with a European industrial decision to investigate in some detail the potential of custom-designed microstructures for new devices. Beginning in 1985, GEC and THOMSON started a collaboration on these subjects, supported by an ESPRIT grant from the Commission of the European Com munity. To the outside observer of the whole field, it appears clear that the world effort is very largely based in the United States and Japan. It also appears that cooperation and dissemination of results are very well organised outside Europe and act as a major influence on the development of new concepts and devices. In Japan, a main research programme of the Research and Development for Basic Technology for Future Industries is focused on "Future Electron Devices". In Japan and in the United States, many workshops are organised annually in order to bring together the major specialists in industry and academia, allowing fast dissemination of advances and contacts for setting up cooperative efforts.

Author : Simon Deleonibus
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351721783

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Integrated Nanodevice and Nanosystem Fabrication by Simon Deleonibus Pdf

Since its invention, the integrated circuit has necessitated new process modules and numerous architectural changes to improve application performances, power consumption, and cost reduction. Silicon CMOS is now well established to offer the integration of several tens of billions of devices on a chip or in a system. At present, there are important challenges in the introduction of heterogeneous co-integration of materials and devices with the silicon CMOS 2D- and 3D-based platforms. New fabrication techniques allowing strong energy and variability efficiency come in as possible players to improve the various figures of merit of fabrication technology. Integrated Nanodevice and Nanosystem Fabrication: Breakthroughs and Alternatives is the second volume in the Pan Stanford Series on Intelligent Nanosystems. The book contains 8 chapters and is divided into two parts, the first of which reports breakthrough materials and techniques such as single ion implantation in silicon and diamond, graphene and 2D materials, nanofabrication using scanning probe microscopes, while the second tackles the scaling and architectural aspects of silicon devices through HiK scaling for nanoCMOS, nanoscale epitaxial growth of group IV semiconductors, design for variability co-optimization in SOI FinFETs, and nanowires for CMOS and diversifications.

Author : Jan Willmann,Philippe Block,Marco Hutter,Kendra Byrne,Tim Schork
Publisher : Springer
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319922942

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Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2018 by Jan Willmann,Philippe Block,Marco Hutter,Kendra Byrne,Tim Schork Pdf

The book presents research from Rob|Arch 2018, the fourth international conference on robotic fabrication in architecture, art, and design. In capturing the myriad of scientific advances in robotics fabrication that are currently underway – such as collaborative design tools, computerised materials, adaptive sensing and actuation, advanced construction, on-site and cooperative robotics, machine-learning, human-machine interaction, large-scale fabrication and networked workflows, to name but a few – this compendium reveals how robotic fabrication is becoming a driver of scientific innovation, cross-disciplinary fertilization and creative capacity of an unprecedented kind.