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Computational Aspects Of The Three-Dimensional Feature-Scale Simulation Of Silicon-Nanowire Field-Effect Sesnsors For Dna Detection, Clemens Heitzinger, Gerhard Klimeck Nov 2013

Computational Aspects Of The Three-Dimensional Feature-Scale Simulation Of Silicon-Nanowire Field-Effect Sesnsors For Dna Detection, Clemens Heitzinger, Gerhard Klimeck

Gerhard Klimeck

In recent years DNA-sensors, and generally biosensors, with semiconducting transducers were fabricated and characterized. Although the concept of so-called BioFETs was proposed already two decades ago, its realization has become feasible only recently due to advances in process technology. In this paper a comprehensive and rigorous approach to the simulation of silicon-nanowire DNAFETs at the feature-scale is presented. It allows to investigate the feasibility of single-molecule detectors and is used to elucidate the performance that can be expected from sensors with nanowire diameters in the deca-nanometer range. Finally the computational challenges for the simulation of silicon-nanowire DNAsensors are discussed.


Nanohub - Crystal Viewer 2.0, Kevin Margatan, Gerhard Klimeck Nov 2013

Nanohub - Crystal Viewer 2.0, Kevin Margatan, Gerhard Klimeck

Gerhard Klimeck

nanoHUB is an online compilation of tools for simulations. Equipped with 3-D simulations and a capability to solve very complex calculations, nanoHUB provides its users worldwide with various tools to help them finish their assignments. One of the tools available is called a Crystal Viewer Tool, an advanced crystal visualization tool. This tool allows users to generate various crystal types including their every single detail. Currently, a newer version, called Crystal Viewer 2.0, is being tested prior to its release. However, this tool is lacking some important features and a GUI that is not as user friendly as expected. The …


Developing A Crystal Viewer Tool For Nanohub, Osiris V. Ntarugera, Gerhard Klimeck Nov 2013

Developing A Crystal Viewer Tool For Nanohub, Osiris V. Ntarugera, Gerhard Klimeck

Gerhard Klimeck

Most materials found in nature have their atoms arranged in a regular and repeated pattern known as crystalline structure; this is particularly true for metals. It is very important to understand the crystal structure of materials in order to predict their properties such as the electric conductivity, heat transfer, and more. Particularly, students and scholars in the field of material science need a way to visualize the different crystal structures. Atomic structures of elements are not visible to the naked eye. In that context, a computer based tool can be used to simulate and to visualize the crystal structures of …


Next Generation Crystal Viewing Tool, Zach Schaffter, Gerhard Klimeck Nov 2013

Next Generation Crystal Viewing Tool, Zach Schaffter, Gerhard Klimeck

Gerhard Klimeck

The science and engineering community is limited when it comes to crystal viewing software tools. Each tool lacks in a different area such as customization of structures or visual output. Crystal Viewer 2.0 was created to have all of these features in one program. This one tool simulates virtually any crystal structure with any possible material. The vtkvis widget offers users advanced visual options not seen in any other crystal viewing software. In addition, the powerful engine behind Crystal Viewer 2.0, nanoelectronic modeling 5 or (NEMO5), performs intensive atomic calculations depending on user input. A graphical user interface, or GUI, …


Simulation Of Impulsive Loading On Column Using Inflatable Airbag Technique, Alexander Remennikov, J Y Richard Liew, Kong Sih Ying, K W. Kang Oct 2013

Simulation Of Impulsive Loading On Column Using Inflatable Airbag Technique, Alexander Remennikov, J Y Richard Liew, Kong Sih Ying, K W. Kang

Alex Remennikov

The purpose of this study was to simulate impulsive loading on columns by an innovative lab-based experimental technique that utilises inflatable airbags. Mild and stainless steel hollow sectioin columns with effective lengths of 955mm and under simply supported condition were used in this study.


Simulation Of The Reinforced Concrete Slabs Under Impact Loading, Faham Tahmasebinia, Alexander Remennikov Oct 2013

Simulation Of The Reinforced Concrete Slabs Under Impact Loading, Faham Tahmasebinia, Alexander Remennikov

Alex Remennikov

Many older structures were designed for static loads but more recently there has been a growing awareness that some must be designed to resist both dynamic impact and static loads. An accidental impact load can be caused by mishaps in industry as well as accidents stemming from transportation or man-made disasters. There are number of ways of predicting how an impact load will affect a concrete slab, some of which may be impractical or expensive but because there have been significant developments in technology, numerical techniques rather than experimental approaches have become popular methods for developing detailed responses Therefore, to …


Simulation Model Of A Grid-Connected Single-Phase Photovoltaic System In Pscad/Emtdc, Brian K. Perera, Sridhar R. Pulikanti, Philip Ciufo, Sarath Perera Feb 2013

Simulation Model Of A Grid-Connected Single-Phase Photovoltaic System In Pscad/Emtdc, Brian K. Perera, Sridhar R. Pulikanti, Philip Ciufo, Sarath Perera

Dr Philip Ciufo

In this paper, a complete simulation model of a grid-connected single-phase two-stage photovoltaic (PV) system with associated controllers is presented. The simulation model is developed in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program. The component models of the grid-connected PV system include a PV array, a dc-dc boost converter, a voltage source converter (VSC) and an LCL filter. Components of the LCL filter, the dc-link capacitor of the VSC and the inductor of the dc-dc boost converter are established theoretically and that are used in modelling the grid-connected PV system. The control architecture of the presented system incorporates a synchronous reference frame phase-locked-loop (s-PLL), …


Simulation Study Of Quadrupole Dielectrophoretic Trapping, Weihua Li, J Sun, B Liu, X Z. Zhang Feb 2013

Simulation Study Of Quadrupole Dielectrophoretic Trapping, Weihua Li, J Sun, B Liu, X Z. Zhang

Professor Weihua Li

This paper presents a numerical study of particle trapping using quadrupole microfludic dielectrophoretic device. By taking into account the dielectrophoreis, viscous drag, the trajectory of particles flowing through the quadrupole device was obtained. Simulation results show that the device is effective for negative trapping, where particles are effectively trapped at the device centre. The device geometry is optimized by maximizing the dielectrophoretic force.