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MICRO-470: Scaling laws in micro & nanosystems

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Lectures in this course (59)

Finite Element Modeling: Introduction to Scaling Laws Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers Finite Element Modeling basics for microsystems, focusing on scaling laws and simulations using COMSOL.

Electrostatic Actuators: Scaling & Energy Density Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores electrostatic actuators' scaling laws, energy density, breakdown voltage, actuation pressures, and sizing considerations.

Scaling Laws in Micro & Nanosystems Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores scaling laws in micro and nanosystems, covering density, motion, electrostatic force, frequency control, and thermal vs mechanical energy.

Failure Modes in MicroNanosystems: Understanding Fatigue and Fracture Strength Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores fatigue and fracture strength in MicroNanosystems, covering fluctuating loads, endurance limits, and temperature effects.

Electromagnetics: Basics, Forces, and Applications in MEMS Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the basics of magnetism, magnetic substances, scaling of magnets, and applications in MEMS.

Electromagnetic Storage Technologies Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores electromagnetic storage technologies, actuation schemes, and motors, discussing principles, designs, and scaling considerations.

Microfluidics: Scaling Laws and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores microfluidics fundamentals, including Reynolds number, vortices, swimming behavior, sedimentation, pressure drop, flow profiles, and particle manipulation.

Fluidics: Fundamentals and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the fundamentals of fluidics, covering Reynolds number, vortices, swimming, sedimentation, pressure drop, flow profiles, lift forces, and gas flows.

Fluid Dynamics: Microfluidics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores microfluidics, covering continuum and Knudsen flow, damping effects, diffusion in liquids, liquid chromatography, and shear-driven chromatography.

Introduction to Scaling Laws in Micro & Nanosystems Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers scaling laws in micro & nanosystems, friction forces, electrical parameter scaling, molecular manufacturing accuracy, DNA origami, and CADNANO software.

Introduction to Spring Design for Micro & Nanosystems Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores spring design for micro & nanosystems, covering spring constants, series arrangement, and material impact.

Introduction to LEM and Equivalent Circuits Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the Lumped Element Model, 'lumping' systems, equivalent circuits, and domain conversion.

Design of MEMS Mirrors with Serpentine Springs Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Discusses the design and challenges of folded springs in MEMS devices, focusing on their use in bending and torsion applications.

Thin-Film Damping: Microfluidics & Squeeze Film Damping Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores thin-film damping in microsystems and squeeze film damping simulations.

Microfluidic H-Filter: Scaling Laws & Simulations Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the simulation of a microfluidic H-Filter for molecular analyte extraction without membrane filters, focusing on diffusion control and concentration effects.

Structural Mechanics FEM: A First Model Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers Finite Element Modeling in Structural Mechanics, building a first model to analyze a Polysilicon Micro-Cantilever and understand load types.

Failure Mechanisms in MEMS Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores failure mechanisms in MEMS, covering design, manufacturing, and in-use failures, emphasizing reliability considerations and mitigation strategies for mechanical shock and vibration resistance.

Electrostatic MEMS: Scaling Laws & Simulations Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores scaling laws, simulations, and challenges in electrostatic MEMS, focusing on energy density, capacitance, actuators, and practical applications in haptic gloves.

Thermal Effects: Conduction, Convection, and Radiative Heat Transfer Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores thermal effects, including conduction, convection, and radiation, emphasizing the impact of thin films and nanowires on thermal conductivity reduction.

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