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There has been considerable interest in the potential application of terahertz (THz) time domain spectroscopy (TDS) for a variety of problems, including the detection of explosive devices and imaging for biomedical applications. The THz regime has many advantages, including the possibility of a safe (non-ionizing) screening modality and the potential for high-resolution 3D imaging. It also has the advantage of exhibiting spectral peaks that can be used, for example, to classify explosives or detect the presence of cancerous cells.

In this talk, I will present research efforts recently initiated in my laboratory to develop novel magnetic devices. These include biosensors and solid state memory using magnetostrictive thin films. The sensors are based on magnetic bead labeling of target biological and chemical agents, and are envisioned for application in counterterrorism monitoring and bio-medical diagnostics. We are also working on a novel solid state magnetic memory in which the storage and retrieval of data is accomplished by surface acoustic waves (SAWs).

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A quantum system, whose dynamics can be manipulated and controlled at the level of a single photon, is of both fundamental and practical importance. In this talk, I will discuss two promising systems that are based on the use of silica optical resonators. The first system consists of artificial atoms, such as nanocrystals or defect centers, coupling to a resonator mode via a dipole optical transition. The second system exploits the interaction between a mechanical excitation and a resonator mode via radiation pressure.

Knowledge of atomic structural arrangements and composition at surfaces and buried interfaces is fundamental to our understanding of the function and properties of fabricated thin-film structures. Because of favorable cross sections, x-rays offer a unique opportunity to penetrate through gas, liquid, or solid thin-film overlayers to probe the structure and chemistry of surfaces and internal boundaries on the atomic length scale.

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Andy Platt: Organic semiconductor materials have attracted significant attention in recent years as they offer significant advantages over traditional silicon technology including their low cost fabrication and tunability through functionalization of the molecules. Projected uses include polymer lasers, flexible displays, and printable photovoltaic cells.

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Picnic - Avery Park, Thompsons Kitchen Shelter

2:00 Scott Clark: "Protein Statistics"2:15 Ken Lett: "Modeling the anisotropic superlens"2:30 Nick Kuhta: "Electrodynamics of the Planar Negative Index Lens"2:45 Curtis Taylor: "Transverse Flux Permanent Magnet Linear Generator"3:00 Zachary Haines: "Light Propagation in a Photonic Crystal"3:15 Joshua Russell: "Radio Telescope I"3:30 Rozy Nystrom: "Radio Telescope II"3:45 Joe Kinney: "Room Temperature Excitons in BaCuChF"