A5037121830- Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
- Surface and Thin Film Phenomena
- Advancements in Photolithography Techniques
- Quantum Information and Cryptography
- Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Failure Analysis
- Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
- Near-Field Optical Microscopy
- Advanced Electron Microscopy Techniques and Applications
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Low-power high-performance VLSI design
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Quantum and electron transport phenomena
- Quantum Mechanics and Applications
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Electricity Theft Detection Techniques
- Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata
- Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures
- Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
- Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation
2020-2024
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics
2024
Technische Universität Ilmenau
2013-2019
IMEC
2019
EV Group (Austria)
2019
University of New Mexico
2018
Kirchhoff (Germany)
2016-2018
Agrobioinstitute
2018
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
2013
UConn Health
2013
Despite more aggressive screening across all demographics and gradual declines in mortality related to prostate cancer (PCa) the United States, disparities among populations persist. A substantial proportion of African American men (AAM) have a higher overall incidence, earlier age onset, increased clinically advanced disease, bone metastases from PCa compared European (EAM). Limited early evidence indicates that underlying causes for may be observed tumor-specific gene expression...
The Electricity Supply Chain is a system of enabling procedures to optimize processes ranging from production transportation and consumption electricity. proportion distributed energy sources within the electricity increases steadily, which necessitates an improved monitoring capability ensure overall reliability quality Chain. Automation strongly required process growing amount data. Thus, it inevitable handle large amounts heterogeneous data information using forecasting optimization...
A frequent starting point of quantum computation platforms is the two-state system, i.e., qubit. However, in context integer optimization problems, relevant to scheduling and operations research, it often more resource-efficient employ systems with than two basis states, so-called qudits. Here, we discuss approximate algorithm (QAOA) for qudit systems. We illustrate how QAOA can be used formulate a variety problems such as graph coloring or electric vehicle charging optimization. In...
Single-electron devices operating at room temperature require sub-5 nm quantum dots having tunnel junctions of comparable dimensions. Further development in nanoelectronics depends on the capability to generate mesoscopic structures and interfacing these with complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor a single system. The authors employ combination two novel methods fabricating silicon single-electron transistors (SETs), Fowler–Nordheim scanning probe lithography (F-N SPL) active cantilevers...
Scanning probes have enabled modern nanoscience and are still the backbone of today's nanotechnology. Within technological development AFM systems, cantilever evolved from a simple passive deflection element to complex microelectromechanical system through integration functional groups, such as piezoresistive detection sensors bimaterial based actuators. Herein, authors show actual trends developments miniaturization efforts both types cantilevers, active. The results go toward reduction...
In this work, the fabrication and operation of an active parallel cantilever device integrating four self-sensing self-actuating probes in array is presented. The so called “Quattro” system controlled by a multichannel field programmable gate (FPGA) controller. integrated devices are fabricated on basis silicon-on-insulator wafer using surface micromachining gas chopping plasma-etching processes [I. W. Rangelow, J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A 21, 1550 (2003)]. unique design provides both...
Thanks to various European directives, individuals are empowered share and trade electricity within Renewable Energy Communities, enhancing the operational efficiency of local energy systems. The digital transformation market enables integration decentralized resources using cloud computing, Internet Things, artificial intelligence. In order assess feasibility new business models based on data-driven solutions, consumption time series necessary at this level aggregation. Since these...
The routine "on demand" fabrication of features smaller than 10 nm opens up new possibilities for the realization many devices. Driven by thermally actuated piezoresistive cantilever technology, we have developed a prototype scanning probe lithography (SPL) platform which is able to image, inspect, align, and pattern down single digit nanoregime. Here, present examples practical applications previously published electric-field based current-controlled lithography. In particular, individual...
Electrical operation of room-temperature (RT) single dopant atom quantum dot (QD) transistors, based on phosphorous atoms isolated within nanoscale SiO2 tunnel barriers, is presented. In contrast to transistors in silicon, where the QD potential well shallow and device limited cryogenic temperature, here, a deep (∼2 eV) allows electron confinement at RT. Our use ∼10 nm size scale Si/SiO2/Si point-contact junctions, defined by scanning probe lithography geometric oxidation. “Coulomb diamond”...
More than 40 years after its invention, the atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be integrated with scanning electron microscope (SEM) instruments as an increasingly capable and productive characterization tool sub-nanometer spatial resolution. The authors have designed developed AFM instrument to into any SEM or in a combination of focused ion-beam (FIB) tool. two more different types techniques like SEM, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, is called correlative because analytical...
Merging two state-of-the-art surface research techniques, in particular, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron (SEM), within a single system is providing novel capabilities like direct visual feedback life-monitoring of tip-induced nanoscale interactions. In addition, the combination AFM SEM accelerates characterization metrology development. Here, concept first results AFM-integration into high resolution microscope focused ion beam for presented. this context, six-axis using...
The patterning process in field-emission scanning probe lithography (FE-SPL), a high-resolution and cost-effective method for nanofabrication, is based on the field emission of electrons from ultrasharp tips close proximity to sample (distances below 100 nm). Thereby, emitted expose directly an ultrathin resist film. enhancement at tip apex crucial current, which follows Fowler–Nordheim theory. Despite success FE-SPL systematic experimental studies process, including determination radius...
The routine "on demand" fabrication of features smaller than 10 nm opens up new possibilities for the realization many novel nanoelectronic, NEMS, optical and bio-nanotechnology-based devices. Based on thermally actuated, piezoresistive cantilever technology we have developed a first prototype scanning probe lithography (SPL) platform able to image, inspect, align pattern down single digit nano regime. direct, mask-less patterning molecular resists using active probes represents promising...
2D Simulation of Fowler-Nordheim Electron Emission in Scanning Probe Lithography For the manufacturing quantum computers it will be necessary to routinely fabricate devices with critical dimensions down single-digit nanometer range. Since high-costs and belated development extreme UV lithography, we are focused on scanning probe lithography (SPL) utilizing emitted electrons for patterning molecular resist materials. Our method is similar electron beam special emitters, i.e. our nanotips,...
Within last two years, we have shown the positive-tone, development-less patterning of calixarene molecular glass resists using highly confined electric field, current-controlled scanning probe lithography scheme. Herein, give a more detailed view insight describing applied Scanning Probe Lithography (SPL) technology platform applying selfactuating, self-sensing cantilever. The experimental results are supported by first preliminary simulation estimating local field strength, electron...
In line with several European directives, residents are strongly encouraged to invest in renewable power plants and flexible consumption systems, enabling them share energy within their Renewable Energy Community at lower procurement costs. This, along the ability for switch between such communities on a daily basis, leads dynamic portfolios, resulting non-stationary discontinuous electrical load time series. Given poor predictability as well insufficient examination of characteristics,...
The development of next nodes nano-electronic devices requires mask-less techniques for fast prototyping and analysis ultimately down-scaled or fabrication templates nanoimprint based high-volume manufacturing. Moreover, the atomic force microscopy (AFM) large surfaces with acceptable speed becomes an issue introduction large-sized wafers. authors have designed AFM system which is capable field-emission scanning probe lithography on 150 mm wafers providing superior stitching accuracy better...
A frequent starting point of quantum computation platforms are two-state systems, i.e., qubits. However, in the context integer optimization problems, relevant to scheduling and operations research, it is often more resource-efficient employ systems with than two basis states, so-called qudits. Here, we discuss approximate algorithm (QAOA) for qudit systems. We illustrate how QAOA can be used formulate a variety problems such as graph coloring or electric vehicle (EV) charging optimization....