BPN522: Formation of Optical Nanostructures Using Diblock Copolymers

Nanoscale plasmonic structures are at the forefront of innovations in biomolecular and chemical detection, nanoscale lithography, optical computing, and photovoltaic conversion. This project will focus on the design, fabrication, and operation of plasmonic structures. Fabrication will include an appropriate mix of top-down (e.g. nanoimprint lithography) and bottom-up (e.g. block copolymers) methods. Low-cost, batch-fabrication methods will serve as the foundation of this research.

Project end date: 02/03/10