We demonstrate that semiconductor nanowires can be translated, rotated, cut, fused and organized into nontrivial structures using holographic optical traps. The holographic approach to nano-assembly allows for simultaneous independent manipulation of multiple nanowires, including relative translation and relative rotation.

Abstract Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) allows the spatial imaging, measurement, and manipulation of nano atomic scale surfaces in real space. In last two decades, numerous advanced functional SPM methods, particularly force (AFM), have been developed applied various research fields, from mapping sample morphology to measuring physical properties. Herein, we review recent progress AFM methods ...

This report contains the findings of the first NSF workshop on the newly emerging area of nano-scale systems, dynamics and control. This workshop brought together many leading researchers from various disciplines and background for discussing the current status, future research directions, and potential applications of this new field. After giving a general background on nano-scale dynamics and...

Phononic crystals (PnCs) and acoustic metamaterials (AMMs) are artificially architected materials endowed with the capabilities of wave manipulation. This review specifically covers theoretical fundamentals recent development PnCs AMMs at micro- nanoscales due to their potential significance in modern electronic applications. Similarities differences phonon transport these two scales discussed....

Packaging and interconnect technologies are critical to the advancement of micro-scale and nano-scale systems. This paper will review some examples of our studies on flip-chip assembly, solder self-assembly, automated tuning and fixing, flexible circuits, atomic layer deposition and liquid crystal polymer for manufacturable and reliable microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). In addition, we wil...

A self aligned nano scale gap between multiple metal layers has been fabricated using a newly developed technique of controlled undercut and metallization (CUM), and applied for the assembly of an individual carbon nanotube (CNT). The new method enables conventional optical lithography to fabricate nano-gap electrodes and self aligned patterns with nano scale precision. Individual CNTs were ass...