July 2012 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

FW: NanoSight visit & demo - Tues Aug 7, 1:30 PM
by Turner, Jaime J 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Dear all, Next Tuesday, Aug. 7th, 1:30pm - 4:00pm in BRK 2024 there will be a demonstration of the NanoSight system. Please see the link below for further information: http://www.nanosight.com/applications/zeta-potential Thank you, Jaime Turner Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State STreet West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 494-3509 jjturner(a)purdue.edu

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Seminars for Tuesday, July 31st
by Turner, Jaime J 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Dear all, Below are two seminars that will be held tomorrow, July 31st. July 31, 2012 @ 1:00pm, BRK, ROOM 1001 Alexei Sergeevich Lagutchev Postdoc Research Associate, Department of Chemistry University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Title: Femtosecond Sum Frequency Spectroscopy Monitoring of Monolayers Subject to Extreme Conditions Bio: Born in Moscow, USSR, Aug.24th 1959. 1982 MS from Moscow State University, Physics Department, General Physics and Nonlinear Optics Division. "Nonlinear distortions and methods of their elimination during laser beam propagation through the atmosphere in the presence of the random wind." 1992 Ph.D. physics/math from Institute of General Physics, Moscow. "Laser Action on the Volume Gas Flow in Capillaries". New method of laser-assisted gas-mixtures separation was proposed and investigated both experimentally and by means of computer simulation. 1993-1997 PostDoc, Surface Chemistry and Spectroscopy Group, Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan R.O.C. Experimental sum-frequency generation spectroscopy of mixed aliphatic monolayers. 1997- present PostDoc, Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sum-frequency generation study of shock wave interaction with matter and electrochemical processes. Abstract: Presented are experimental results and challenges arising in using sum frequency generation spectroscopy (SFG) for real-time monitoring of extreme pressures and ultrafast temperature jumps generated with femtosecond laser pulses. Discussed in detail are the problems arising in the design of experimental apparatus, SFG spectra interpretation, achieving good time resolution, pressure and temperature calibration. Demonstrated is the possibility of generating controllable pressure waves with rise times of few picoseconds and amplitude of several GPa. We show how SFG monitoring of flash heating of long molecular chain tails could be used for direct measurement of heat propagation rate along the single molecule. It also appears that SFG measurements could be successfully complemented with SERS monitoring of the vibrational spectra of the monolayers. These studies are aimed at achieving new insights on chemistry of initiation of energetic materials and intramolecular energy transfer involved in such processes. [cid:image001.png@01CD6E45.C5C281F0] July 31st, 2012 @ 2:30 pm, BRK, ROOM 2001 Dr. Yi Xuan Postdoctoral Research Associate Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University Title: Fabrication Strategies for Nanophotonic Applications ABSTRACT: Three dimensional photonic crystals have unique electromagnetic properties that give us the ability to trap light in air surrounded by high index material. This talk will focus on the fabrication of such a structure and also highlight the fabrication challenges met in realizing membrane based photonic crystals. Jaime Turner Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State STreet West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 494-3509 jjturner(a)purdue.edu

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FW: NSAC Chess & Checkers Tournament - OPEN TO ALL
by Black, Nancy Lee 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Hello Birck occupants, The Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council is hosting a Chess & Checkers Tournament on Thursday, August 16. All Birck members including student researchers, staff and faculty are invited! Participants may play in either the Chess or Checkers Tournament or both. The prize of $15 gift card to the Burton Morgan Venture Cafe will be rewarded to each winner of the tournament. CLICK HERE<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEx6RkY0UnEzalFPWEVVeU…> or copy and paste the following to your browser to sign-up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEx6RkY0UnEzalFPWEVVeU… NSAC Officers

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extra printer cartridges
by Anthrop, Heather L 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Good Morning, I have three HP LaserJet printer cartridges that need a new home. If they fit your printer please let me know and they are all yours. Q2672A - yellow Q2671A - cyan Q2670A - black Thank you, Heather Anthrop Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-7053

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REMINDER: State of the Birck Address by Ali Shakouri, Director of Birck Nanotechnolgy TODAY
by Turner, Jaime J 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

REMINDER: Dear BNC Faculty, Staff and Students, Prof. Ali Shakouri, Director of the Birck Nanotechnology Center, will be giving a State of the Birck address today, July 23rd, 2012 at 1:30pm in MRGN 121. Please attend if possible as Prof. Shakouri will be going over the general direction of BNC the first hour and will take questions then after. Thank you! Jaime Turner Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State STreet West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 494-3509 jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu>

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free food in the kitchen
by Turner, Jaime J 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Hi all, There is leftover Panera in the kitchen...enjoy!! Thanks Jaime Turner Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State STreet West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 494-3509 jjturner(a)purdue.edu

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New Jipelec RTA open for use
by Hosler, Daniel A 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

I am happy to announce the new Rapid Thermal Annealer (RTA) is open for training. This new RTA resides in R-Bay of the cleanroom, and has many improved capabilities over the old RTA systems. It has 4 process gases, atmospheric or vacuum capability, thermocouple or pyrometer temperature control, and also a maximum temperature of 1200°C (for a very short period of time). Please e-mail me at dhosler(a)purdue.edu for training or for more information. If you would like training, I will send you the Standard Operating Procedure for review, and we will also discuss your process requirements. Thank you, Dan Hosler 496-3883

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State of the Birck Address by Ali Shakouri, Director of Birck Nanotechnolgy
by Turner, Jaime J 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

Dear BNC Faculty, Staff and Students, Prof. Ali Shakouri, Director of the Birck Nanotechnology Center, will be giving a State of the Birck address on July 23rd, 2012 at 1:30pm in MRGN 121. Please mark your calendars to attend if possible as Prof. Shakouri will be going over the general direction of BNC the first hour and will take questions then after. Thank you! Jaime Turner Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State STreet West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 494-3509 jjturner(a)purdue.edu

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