Sessions in the Nanoscale Science and Technology Division (NSTD) cover the science and technology of the creation, characterization, and function of nanoscale assemblies and structures, focussing on the unique properties associated with low dimension and size. Our program provides a rich forum for exploring a wide range of phenomena that can be induced, measured, and exploited at the nanoscale. The sessions emphasize novel technologies and instrumentation, with scanning probe and near-field microscopies being particularly highlighted. Science at the nanoscale, including fundamental research and cutting-edge techniques, is central to the divisional themes. Specific topics include: mechanical and electrical phenomena at the nanoscale, sensors and sensing, quantum phenomena, nanophotonics, nanofabrication and spectroscopy. The relevance of these topics to society in general, such as their role in environmental and energy-related problems is showcased following the general theme of the AVS 67 program. In parallel, the influence of nanoscale structure on properties of materials and constructs at larger dimensions will be discussed. This year, in addition to the scientific sessions, NSTD is organizing a workshop on undergraduate education in nanoscale science and technology. We hope this will be of general interest and bring a useful forum for the educators amongst our attendees.
NS+AP+BI+MI+SM-TuA: Nanofabrication and Nanoelectronic Devices
- An Chen, IBM Almaden Research Center, “Nanoelectronic Devices and Architectures for Energy-Efficient Computing”
- Oleg Gang, Columbia University, “Programming Assembly of 3D Nanoscale Systems”
- John Randall, Zyvex Labs, “Digital Atomic Scale Fabrication Applied to Integrated Solid State Quantum Devices”
NS+AP+BI+SS-ThM: Advances in Scanning Probe Technologies
- Takeshi Fukuma, Kanazawa University, Japan, “Visualizing Inside of 3D Self-Organizing Systems by 3D-AFM”
- Markus Raschke, University of Colorado, “Vibrational Exciton and Polaron Nano-Imaging: New Functional Nano-Imaging for Molecular Electronic, Photonic, and Photovoltaic Materials”
NS+AS+BI+EM+LD+SS-WeA: Scanning Probe Microscopy and Spectroscopy for Emerging Technologies
- Marina Leite, University of California at Davis, “Tackling Instabilities in Hybrid Perovskites from the Macro- to the Nanoscale”
NS+BI+SS+TF-FrM: Nanophotonics and Sensing
- Andrea Alu, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, “Polaritonic Metamaterials for Imaging and Sensing”
- Alexandra Boltasseva, Purdue University, USA, “Machine-Learning-Assisted Photonics”
- Rainer Hillenbrand, CIC nanoGUNE BRTA, San Sebastian, Spain, “Advances in IR and THz Nanoimaging and Nanospectroscopy”
NS+MI+QS+SS-WeM: Emergent Properties of Surfaces: Optics, Wetting, and Quantum
- Shahal Ilani, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, “Visualizing the Quantum Phases of Strongly Interacting Electrons”
- Vidya Madhavan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, “STM Measurements of Spin-Polarized Currents Carried by the Topological Surfaces States of SmB6 Nanowires”
- Teri Odom, Northwestern University, “Nanoscale Optics in Flatland”
NS+MN+QS+SM+SS-TuM: Nanomechanics – Including Nanoscale-Dependent Materials’ Properties and Quantum Effects
- Sonia Contera, University of Oxford, UK, “Mapping Nanoscale Viscoelasticity and Relaxation Times Underlying Growth and Shape of Multicellular Organisms using Multifrequency AFM”
- Konrad Lehnert, JILA, University of Colorado, “Quantum Phononics”
- Jeremy Munday, University of California, Davis, “Engineering Quantum Forces and Torques”
NS-ThP: Nanoscale Science and Technology Poster Session
NS-On Demand: Nanoscale Science and Technology On Demand Session