NANOMECHATRONICS
Our work in nanomechatronics started in 2002 with the realization of the first tunable nano resonator over a large frequency range. In our studies on the field emission properties of carbon nanotubes, we have shown that it is possible to strongly modify the resonant frequencies of nanotubes (up to a factor of 10) by adjusting the electrostatic force at the end of the nanotube.
Since 2005 the nanomechatronic activity has became the main axis of research of the PNEC team. Our experimental set up includes a dedicated field emission system, nanomanipulators for fine measurements under scanning electron microscope and a UHV prober for UHV studies of nanodevices. We also have access to the clean room of the INL for the realization of our devices.
