Plasmonic Nanofocusing in Deep and Extreme Sub-Wavelength Scale for Scalable Nanolithography

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhidong Du ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Liang Pan
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Wavelength Scale ◽  
Plasmonic Nanofocusing ◽  
Nanoscale Metrology ◽  
Next Generation Lithography ◽  
Plasmonic Nanolithography

Maskless nanolithography is an agile and cost effective approach if their throughputs can be scaled for mass production purposes. Using plasmonic nanolithography approach, direct pattern writing was successfully demonstrated with 22 nm half-pitch at high speed. Plasmonic nanolithography uses an array of plasmonic lenses to directly pattern features on a rotating substrate. Taking the advantage of air bearing surface techniques, the system can expose the wafer pixel by pixel with a speed of ∼10 m/s, much faster than any conventional scanning based lithography system. It is a low-cost, high-throughput maskless approach for the next generation lithography and also for the emerging nanotechnology applications, such as nanoscale metrology and imaging. A critical part of the PNL is to use plasmonic lens to deliver highly concentrated optical power at nanoscale. We have demonstrated such nanoscale process and achieved 22 nm resolution. Here, we report our recent efforts of designing new plasmonic nanofocusing structures that is capable of achieving optical confinement below 20 nm which can potentially support direct patterning at sub-10nm resolution.

Scalable Plasmonic Nanolithography: Prototype System Design and Construction

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Wang ◽  
Mohamed E. Saad ◽  
Kang Ni ◽  
Yen Chi Chang ◽  
Cheng-Wei Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Throughput ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Nanoscale Metrology ◽  
And Control ◽  
Next Generation Lithography ◽  
Plasmonic Nanolithography

Maskless nanolithography is an agile and cost effective approach if their throughputs can be scaled for mass production purposes. Using plasmonic nanolithography (PNL) approach, direct pattern writing was successfully demonstrated with around 20 nm half-pitch at high speed. Here, we report our recent efforts of implementing a high-throughput PNL prototype system with unique metrology and control features, which are designed to use an array of plasmonic lenses to pattern sub-100 nm features on a rotating substrate. Taking the advantage of air bearing surface techniques, the system can expose the wafer pixel by pixel with a speed of ∼10 m/s, much faster than any conventional scanning based lithography system. It is a low-cost, high-throughput maskless approach for the next generation lithography and also for the emerging nanotechnology applications, such as nanoscale metrology and imaging.

scholarly journals Protection of computers from side electromagnetic radiation during monitor images formation

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-385
Author(s):  
Volodymyr M. Lucenko ◽  
Dmytro O. Progonov
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Radiation ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Switching Speed ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Confidential Data ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Communication Lines

Reliable protection of confidential data processed in critical information infrastructure elements of public institutions and private organizations is topical task today. Of particular interest are methods to prevent the leakage of confidential data by localizing informative (dangerous) signals that both carry an informative component, and have a signal level higher than predefined threshold. The increase in signal energy from personal computers is caused by increasing of its transistors switching speed. Modern passive shielding methods for secured computers, similar to the well-known program TEMPEST, require either costly and large shielding units or technological simplification by using of low-cost fragmentary shielding of computer’s individual elements. Therefore, localization of side electromagnetic radiation produced by personal computer is needed. The paper presents a cost-effective approach to reducing the level of computer’s electromagnetic radiation by passive method. The radiation are localized and measured by its estimation on personal computer’s elements, namely unshielded communication lines between video processor and a monitor, fragments of electric tracks on motherboards, etc. During experiments authors used ad-hoc miniature electric (ball antenna) and magnetic (Hall sensor) antennas connected to selective voltmeters. This approach significantly reduces the cost of equipment and measurements as well as requirements to analytics’ qualification for improving computer’s protection. Also, the alternative approach for computer protection is proposed. The approach is based on image content protection by distorting the image on the monitor instead of reducing electromagnetic radiation caused by signals from the monitor. The protection includes image scrambling using Arnold transform that randomly “shuffle” the lines in each frame.

Magnetostrictive Fe-Ga Wires with Fiber Texture

2008 ◽  
Vol 1129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Patrick Farrell ◽  
Patti E. Quigley ◽  
Kyle J. Avery ◽  
Tim D. Hatchard ◽  
Stephanie E Flynn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystallographic Texture ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Annealing Treatment ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fiber Texture ◽  
Saturation Field ◽  
Energy Harvesters ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Wire Method ◽  
Deformation Processes

AbstractRecently, low-cost processing approaches that produce textured thin bodies have engendered interest as cost-effective approaches for fabrication of magnetostrictive Fe-Ga alloys. In particular, wire-forming methods that strictly control the solidification direction could lead to some measure of crystallographic texture control. This is critical for development of large magnetostriction in polycrystals and for use of the alloys in actuators, sensors, energy harvesters and other systems. Magnetostrictive Fe-Ga wires have been prepared using an innovative cost-effective approach – based on the Taylor wire method – that combines rapid solidification and deformation processes. The procedure for making magnetostrictive wires is discussed and the wires are evaluated in terms of microstructure, crystallographic texture and magnetostriction. Results show that the Taylor-based approach is an effective and versatile means to draw 1-3 mm diameter textured Fe-Ga wire. Experimentation on the influence of drawing technique and quench conditions on texture development resulted with production of a strong <100> fiber texture in the Fe-Ga wire. Magnetostriction measurements, in the absence of prestress, indicated a maximum magnetostriction of ˜165 ppm in a saturation field of less than 200 mTesla. This is considered a significant strain for bulk polycrystalline Fe-Ga alloys without a pre-stress or a stress-annealing treatment. The unique properties of wires made with the Taylor-based approach coupled with the low intrinsic cost make this an attractive approach for production of textured magnetostrictive wire for a variety of applications.

Ethernet Passive Optical Networks

2009 ◽  
pp. 482-488
Author(s):  
Mário M. Freire ◽  
Paulo P. Monteiro ◽  
Henrique J.A. da Silva ◽  
José Ruela
Keyword(s):  
Optical Networks ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Optical Network ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Passive Optical Networks ◽  
Multipoint Control ◽  
Upstream Direction ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Ethernet Passive Optical Networks

Recently, Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (EPONs) have received a great amount of interest as a promising cost-effective solution for next-generation high-speed access networks. This is confirmed by the formation of several fora and working groups that contribute to their development, namely the EPON Forum (http://www. ieeecommunities.org/epon), the Ethernet in the First Mile Alliance (http://www.efmalliance.org), and the IEEE 802.3ah working group (http://www.ieee802. org/3/efm), which is responsible for the standardization process. EPONs are a simple, inexpensive, and scalable solution for high-speed residential access capable of delivering voice, high-speed data, and multimedia services to end users (Kramer, Mukherjee, & Maislos, 2003; Kramer & Pesavento, 2002; Lorenz, Rodrigues, & Freire, 2004; McGarry, Maier, & Reisslein, 2004; Pesavento, 2003). An EPON combines the transport of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet frames over a low-cost and broadband point-to-multipoint passive optical fibre infrastructure connecting the optical line terminal (OLT) located at the central office to optical network units (ONUs) usually located at the subscriber premises. In the downstream direction, the EPON behaves as a broadcast and select shared medium, with Ethernet frames transmitted by the OLT reaching every ONU. In the upstream direction, Ethernet frames transmitted by each ONU will only reach the OLT, but an arbitration mechanism is required to avoid collisions. This article provides an overview of EPONs focused several issues: EPON architecture, multipoint control protocol (MPCP), quality of service (QoS), and operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) capability of EPONs.

scholarly journals Architecture and implementation of a high frame-rate stereo vision system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamin Islam
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Stereo Vision ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Frame Rate ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
High Frame Rate ◽  
Stereo Vision System

For the purpose of autonomous satellite grasping, a high-speed, low-cost stereo vision system is required with high accuracy. This type of system must be able to detect an object and estimate its range. Hardware solutions are often chosen over software solutions, which tend to be too slow for high frame-rate applications. Designs utilizing field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) provide flexibility and are cost effective versus solutions that provide similar performance (i.e., Application Specific Integrated Circuits). This thesis presents the architecture and implementation of a high frame-rate stereo vision system based on an FPGA platform. The system acquires stereo images, performs stereo rectification and generates disparity estimates at frame-rates close to 100 fpSi and on a large-enough FPGA, it can process 200 fps. The implementation presents novelties in performance and in the choice of the algorithm implemented. It achieves superior performance to existing systems that estimate scene depth. Furthermore, it demonstrates equivalent accuracy to software implementations of the dynamic programming maximum likelihood stereo correspondence algorithm.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Temporal and Club Angle Parameters During Golf Swings Using Low Cost Video Analyses Packages

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry H. Hunter ◽  
Ukadike C. Ugbolue ◽  
Graeme G. Sorbie ◽  
Wing-Kai Lam ◽  
Fergal M. Grace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Golf Club ◽  
Phase Measurements ◽  
Swing Time ◽  
The Cost ◽  
3D Software ◽  
2D And 3D

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare swing time and golf club angle parameters during golf swings using three, two dimensional (2D) low cost, Augmented-Video-based-Portable-Systems (AVPS) (Kinovea, SiliconCoach Pro, SiliconCoach Live). Twelve right-handed golfers performed three golf swings whilst being recorded by a high-speed 2D video camera. Footage was then analysed using AVPS-software and the results compared using both descriptive and inferential statistics. There were no significant differences for swing time and the golf phase measurements between the 2D and 3D software comparisons. In general, the results showed a high Intra class Correlation Coefficient (ICC > 0.929) and Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha (CCA > 0.924) reliability for both the kinematic and temporal parameters. The inter-rater reliability test for the swing time and kinematic golf phase measurements on average were strong. Irrespective of the AVPS software investigated, the cost effective AVPS can produce reliable output measures that benefit golf analyses.

Light Rail Lite or Cost-Effective Improvements to Bus Service?

2005 ◽  
Vol 1927 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel B. Hess ◽  
Brian D. Taylor ◽  
Allison C. Yoh
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Service Characteristics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bus Service ◽  
The Cost

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is growing rapidly in popularity because it is viewed widely as an efficient and effective means to improve both transit service and patronage. This paper argues that two distinct views of BRT are emerging: ( a) BRT as a new form of high-speed, rubber-tired, rail-like rapid transit and ( b) BRT as a cost-effective way to upgrade both the quality and image of traditional fixed-route bus service. These two views carry different price tags because the cost of planning, constructing, and operating BRT depends on the complexity of new service features and on rises for BRT that offer service characteristics approaching those of light rail. This study fills a gap in the literature on the costs of BRT by examining in detail component costs–-actual costs for recently implemented services and projected costs for planned new services–-for a sample of BRT systems in North American cities. The study examined BRT costs of 14 planned and recently opened BRT systems to determine how the wide range of BRT service and technology configurations affect costs. The study found that although some of the most successful and popular new BRT systems are high-quality services operating in mixed traffic and implemented at relatively low cost, most BRT projects on the drawing boards are more elaborate, more expensive systems than many currently in service. Most new BRT projects emphasize elaborate LRT-type improvements to lines and stations in one or a few corridors rather than less splashy improvements (such as next-bus monitors, signal preemption, queue-jump lanes, and so forth) affecting more lines and modes in local transit networks. Among the 14 systems examined here, most could be characterized as light rail lite.

Laser-Cutting and Welding of DDG-51 Structural Shapes

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 183-192
Author(s):  
Paul A. Blomquist ◽  
David L. Forrest
Keyword(s):  
Laser Cutting ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Purchase Price ◽  
Benefit Ratio ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Cost Benefit Ratio ◽  
Hot Rolled

The application of high-power industrial lasers to the production of structural shapes for shipbuilding has been analyzed. Requirements for T-and I-sections used in a DDG-51 class vessel were used to evaluate a cost/benefit ratio for fabricating shapes vice purchasing hot rolled sections. Results of the study indicate that fabricated shapes offer significant tangible and intangible benefits to the shipbuilder, and that the entire shipset of T's and I's can be cut from plate and welded to actual net shape for less cost than the purchase price of stock lengths of hot-rolled shapes. Savings from elimination of complex layout and cutting operations further add to the benefit. The high speed and high accuracy of modern industrial lasers makes possible an efficient, flexible, and cost-effective approach to the production of structural shapes. A further benefit is the potential to design a ship with structurals having the same depth, vastly improving the speed of outfitting such as the installation of piping, wireways and vent runs.

Cost Effective Developments for Fabrication of Titanium Components

2013 ◽  
Vol 551 ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ashraf Imam ◽  
F.H. Sam Froes ◽  
Ramana G. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Spray Deposition ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Metal Injection Molding ◽  
Additive Layer Manufacturing ◽  
Blended Elemental ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Layer Manufacturing

The major reason that there is not more widespread use of titanium and its alloys is the high cost. In this paper, developments in one cost effective approach to fabrication of titanium components - powder metallurgy - will be discussed under various aspects of this technology. The aspects to be discussed are the blended elemental approach, pre-alloyed techniques, additive layer manufacturing, metal injection molding, spray deposition and microwave sintering. A brief review of a number of low cost powder production processes is also presented.

scholarly journals Removal of Heavy Metal from Wastewater using Water Chestnut Shell as an Adsorbent

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 3113-3120
Author(s):  
Girish R. Jangle
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Exchange Membrane

The contamination of water resources as a result of industrial activity is on the rise and is a global concern. The heavy metals found in wastewater are long lasting and non-biodegradable. Contamination with heavy metals over acceptable limits could result in major health problems. Chemical precipitation, chemical oxidation, ion exchange, membrane separation, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, adsorption, and other technologies are used to lessen the influence of heavy metals on water bodies. Some procedures are extremely costly, energy-intensive, and frequently result in the production of harmful by-products. The use of adsorption as a cost-effective approach for removing heavy metals from industrial wastewater has been examined. The usage of Trapa bispinosa peels/shell as a low-cost adsorbent for wastewater treatment is discussed in this paper. Chemical activation was used to make activated carbons from Trapa bispinosa peels and shells. Activated carbons made from a combination of Trapa bispinosa peels/shells and Phosphoric acid with varying impregnation ratios. The results revealed that the activating temperature for the production of Trapa bispinosa-derived activated carbon is 500℃ (AC). CHNS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy were used to analyze the activated carbons.

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