Author: Vance Morrison
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Languages : en
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"In this thesis the design and implementation of an ultrafast electron diffractometer with radio frequency compression capabilities is presented. In addition, the results of ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) measurements on the semiconductor to metal phase transition in vanadium dioxide are shown. The ability to perform UED measurements on ultrafast time scales is first demonstrated by observing the expansion and coherent oscillation of the crystal lattice in thin film, single crystal gold. The evolution of the spatio-temporal charge density in ultrashort pulses was then studied using electron-laser cross correlation measurements mediated by the ponderomotive force. These measurements were compared with particle tracing simulations and theoretical models. Similar electron-laser cross correlation measurements were also performed in order to characterize the behaviour of a novel radio-frequency (RF) pulse compression technique. Using an RF cavity, an oscillating, 3 GHz electric field is synchronized to the electron pulse arrival time and allows for the compression of high bunch charge electron pulses (0.1 pC) to 334+/-10 fs. This represents a bunch charge increase of 10^2-10^3 over previous ultrafast electron sources that provide a sub 500 fs impulse response. Finally, the semiconductor to metal transition in vanadium dioxide was studied using RF compressed electron pulses. Here, distinct ultrafast structural and electronic phase transitions were observed providing insight into the long standing debate surrounding the roles of electron-electron interactions and electron-lattice interactions in this phase transition." --
Author: Uwe Bovensiepen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 352763343X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 631
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This two-volume work covers ultrafast structural and electronic dynamics of elementary processes at solid surfaces and interfaces, presenting the current status of photoinduced processes. Providing valuable introductory information for newcomers to this booming field of research, it investigates concepts and experiments, femtosecond and attosecond time-resolved methods, as well as frequency domain techniques. The whole is rounded off by a look at future developments.
Author: Kasra Amini
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1837671583
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 567
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Since the early 20th century, X-ray and electron scattering has provided a powerful means by which the location of atoms can be identified in gas-phase molecules and condensed matter with sub-atomic spatial resolution. Scattering techniques can also provide valuable observables of the fundamental properties of electrons in matter such as an electron’s spin and its energy. In recent years, significant technological developments in both X-ray and electron scattering have paved the way to time-resolved analogues capable of capturing real-time snapshots of transient structures undergoing a photochemical reaction. Structural Dynamics with X-ray and Electron Scattering is a two-part book that firstly introduces the fundamental background to scattering theory and photochemical phenomena of interest. The second part discusses the latest advances and research results from the application of ultrafast scattering techniques to imaging the structure and dynamics of gas-phase molecules and condensed matter. This book aims to provide a unifying platform for X-ray and electron scattering.
Author: Martin I. Pech-Canul
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030021718
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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This book is a practical guide to optical, optoelectronic, and semiconductor materials and provides an overview of the topic from its fundamentals to cutting-edge processing routes to groundbreaking technologies for the most recent applications. The book details the characterization and properties of these materials. Chemical methods of synthesis are emphasized by the authors throughout the publication. Describes new materials and updates to older materials that exhibit optical, optoelectronic and semiconductor behaviors; Covers the structural and mechanical aspects of the optical, optoelectronic and semiconductor materials for meeting mechanical property and safety requirements; Includes discussion of the environmental and sustainability issues regarding optical, optoelectronic, and semiconductor materials, from processing to recycling.
Author: Paul Corkum
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540959467
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1031
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Ultrafast Phenomena XVI presents the latest advances in ultrafast science, including both ultrafast optical technology and the study of ultrafast phenomena. It covers picosecond, femtosecond and attosecond processes relevant to applications in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Ultrafast technology has a profound impact in a wide range of applications, amongst them biomedical imaging, chemical dynamics, frequency standards, material processing, and ultrahigh speed communications. This book summarizes the results presented at the 16th International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena and provides an up-to-date view of this important and rapidly advancing field.
Author: Luciana Vidas
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 180
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The physics of transition-metal oxides presents a challenge to our current understanding of condensed matter physics. The main difficulty arises from a competition between electron-electron and electron-phonon interactions to dictate the properties of these complex materials. This issue is particularly apparent in vanadium dioxide, which undergoes an electronic and structural phase transition close to room temperature. Despite more than 50 years of research, the origin of the transformation is still actively debated, with contradictory interpretations often reported. The main goal of this thesis is to re-evaluate the phase transition in VO2 with a combination of new experimental techniques, ranging from the midinfrared to hard x-rays, that can probe the transformation at nanometer length scales and femtosecond time-scales. This allows to disentangle the roles of phase separation, laser-induced heat, and electron and phonon dynamics to the insulator-metal transition. The results from these experiments provide a unified and new picture of the nature of this process, both in and out of equilibrium, in which the electron-phonon interactions are the main driving mechanism. Furthermore, the new techniques and analysis presented here for VO2 can be applied to the study of other controversial complex materials that exhibit remarkable properties, and answer thereby some of the key outstanding questions in condensed matter physics.
Author: Kong-Thon Tsen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9783540402398
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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An international team of experts describes the optical and electronic properties of semiconductors and semiconductor nanostructures at picosecond and femtosecond time scales. The contributions cover the latest research on a wide range of topics. In particular they include novel experimental techniques for studying and characterizing nanostructure materials. The contributions are written in a tutorial way so that not only researchers in the field but also researchers and graduate students outside the field can benefit.
Author: Kiyoshi Ueda
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819729149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 484
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Author: Gordon A. Shaw
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461444365
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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MEMS and Nanotechnology, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 2012 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics represents one of seven volumes of technical papers presented at the Society for Experimental Mechanics SEM 12th International Congress & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, held at Costa Mesa, California, June 11-14, 2012. The full set of proceedings also includes volumes on Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Challenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials and Processes in Conventional and Multifunctional Materials, Imaging Methods for Novel Materials and Challenging Applications, Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials and, Composite Materials and Joining Technologies for Composites.
Author: Serge Luryi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118678184
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Leaders in the field predict the future of the microelectronics industry This seventh volume of Future Trends in Microelectronics summarizes and synthesizes the latest high-level scientific discussions to emerge from the Future Trends in Microelectronics international workshop, which has occurred every three years since 1995. It covers the full scope of cutting-edge topics in microelectronics, from new physical principles (quantum computing, correlated electrons), to new materials (piezoelectric nanostructures, terahertz plasmas), to emerging device technologies (embedded magnetic memories, spin lasers, and biocompatible microelectronics). An ideal book for microelectronics professionals and students alike, this volume of Future Trends in Microelectronics: Identifies the direction in which microelectronics is headed, enabling readers to move forward with research in an informed, efficient, and profitable manner Includes twenty-nine contributor chapters by international authorities from leading universities, major semiconductor companies, and government laboratories Provides a unified, cohesive exploration of various trends in microelectronics, looking to future opportunities, rather than past successes
