Phonon-Polariton Physics: Thermal Conductivity, Phonon-Polariton Lasers and Phonon Transistors in Nanostructures

Abstract

The goal for this technology is to develop micro- and nano-scale solid state heat removal circuitry with control devices (valves, couplers, switches,etc.) which can be Ultimately integrated with electronic and photonic circuitry. This technology will be unique, since it will enable controllable, adaptable,distributed and programmable thermal management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 09, 2005
Accession Number
ADA445255

Entities

People

  • Anvar A. Zakhidov

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Dallas

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Conductivity
  • Electronics
  • Fullerenes
  • Heat Transfer
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Phonon Polaritons
  • Phonons
  • Polaritons
  • Semiconductors
  • Specific Heat
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Diffusivity
  • Thin Films
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics