Search Results - "Clews, P. J."

In-plane MEMS-based nano-g accelerometer with sub-wavelength optical resonant sensor by Krishnamoorthy, U., Olsson, R.H., Bogart, G.R., Baker, M.S., Carr, D.W., Swiler, T.P., Clews, P.J.

“…We have successfully demonstrated a series of results that push the limits of optical sensing, acceleration sensing and lithography. Previously, we built some…”
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The influence of coating structure on micromachine stiction by Kushmerick, J G, Hankins, M G, de Boer, MP, Clews, P J, Carpick, R W, Bunker, B C

“…Stiction and friction in micromachines is commonly inhibited through the use of silane coupling agents such as 1H-, 1H-, 2H-, 2H-perfluorodecyltrichlorosilane…”
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Back-contacted and small form factor GaAs solar cell by Cruz-Campa, J L, Nielson, G N, Okandan, M, Wanlass, M W, Sanchez, C A, Resnick, P J, Clews, P J, Pluym, T, Gupta, V P

“…We present a newly developed microsystem enabled, back-contacted, shade-free GaAs solar cell. Using microsystem tools, we created sturdy 3 μm thick devices…”
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Silicon carbide lateral overtone bulk acoustic resonator with ultrahigh quality factor by Ziaei-Moayyed, M, Habermehl, S D, Branch, D W, Clews, P J, Olsson, R H

“…This work demonstrates a lateral overtone bulk acoustic resonator (LOBAR), which consists of an aluminum nitride (AlN) transducer coupled to a suspended thin…”
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The role of van der Waals forces in adhesion of micromachined surfaces by de Boer, Maarten P, DelRio, Frank W, Knapp, James A, David Reedy, E, Clews, Peggy J, Dunn, Martin L

“…Interfacial adhesion and friction are important factors in determining the performance and reliability of microelectromechanical systems. We demonstrate that…”
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Chemical vapor deposition of fluoroalkylsilane monolayer films for adhesion control in microelectromechanical systems by Mayer, T. M., de Boer, M. P., Shinn, N. D., Clews, P. J., Michalske, T. A.

“…We have developed a new process for applying a hydrophobic, low adhesion energy coating to microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices. Monolayer films are…”
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Ultrathin Flexible Crystalline Silicon: Microsystems-Enabled Photovoltaics by Cruz-Campa, J. L., Nielson, G. N., Resnick, P. J., Sanchez, C. A., Clews, P. J., Okandan, M., Friedmann, T., Gupta, V. P.

“…We present an approach to create ultrathin (<;20 μm) and highly flexible crystalline silicon sheets on inexpensive substrates. We have demonstrated silicon…”
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Ultrathin flexible crystalline silicon: Microsystems enabled photovoltaics by Cruz-Campa, J. L., Nielson, G. N., Resnick, P. J., Sanchez, C. A., Clews, P. J., Okandan, M., Friedmann, T., Gupta, V. P.

“…Summary form only given. Reducing the thickness of crystalline silicon wafers has evolved in the solar industry. As of 2010, most of the silicon solar cell…”
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Thermal conductivity manipulation in single crystal silicon via lithographycally defined phononic crystals by Bongsang Kim, Nguyen, J., Clews, P. J., Reinke, C. M., Goettler, D., Leseman, Z. C., El-Kady, I., Olsson, R. H.

“…The thermal conductivity of single crystal silicon was engineered to be as low as 32.6W/mK using lithographically defined phononic crystals (PnCs), which is…”
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Measuring and modeling electrostatic adhesion in micromachines by de Boer, M.P., Tabbara, M.R., Dugger, M.T., Clews, P.J., Michalske, T.A.

“…We measure deformations of electrostatically actuated cantilever beams adhered to a substrate and compare results to numerical simulations. Beams are peroxide…”
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