Binghamton University
PHYSICS STUDENT COLLOQUIUM
Monday, October 10, 2005
2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Room 138, Science 2 Building
Jordan Peck
“Production and Joining Techniques for Template Synthesized Nano-Wires”
Abstract of Talk:
Template Synthesized nanocompontents of various Ni, Co and Pt alloys
have been fabricated and characterized. These components are grown in
the pores of an aluminum-oxide membrane which is then dissolved
leaving free standing high aspect ratio wires 200 nm in diameter and up to
50 μm long. The morphology, composition, structure, and mechanical
properties of these wires were studied using scanning electron microscopy,
atomic force microscopy, and instrumented indentation. Electrochemical
deposition is utilized to pursue joining the nanowires to macroscopic wires
as well as atomic force microscope tips. Once understood, this joining
technique can then be used in the creation of functional nanodevices.
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COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS: 2:20 pm – 2:30 pm