Rochester Institute of Technology

MEMS Inertial Sensors for Cyber-Physical Systems: Trustworthy Sensing, Secure Communication, Data Fusion and Information Control

Herlihy L., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

This paper reports the experimental results for the inertial measurement units (IMUs). Consistent models are found. The documented findings and models can be used in the descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analyses. Our findings are substantiated [...]

Cyber-Physical Magnetic Field Sensors

Kravljaca V., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

Solid state magnetic field sensors are examined. The use of III-V semiconductors in Hall effect sensors results in high bandwidth, fast response time, adequate spatiotemporal resolution, accuracy and sufficient measurement range. Despite significant advantages, there [...]

Self-Sustained Infrared Temperature Sensor Arrays

Mittmann Reis R., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

The constantly growing needs for solid-state temperature sensors motivates micromachined thermopile sensors [1-11]. We examine the Seebeck effect and discuss the the key physical parameters and characteristics. The micromachined microstructures are designed and fabricated. We [...]

Nanostructured Magnets and High-Power-Density Synchronous Generators

Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

This paper examines enabling nanotechnology solutions for power generation systems (GGS) to improve and empower clean and renewable energy systems [1, 2]. The goal is to design electric machines with nanostructured magnets. We design optimized [...]

Analysis, Modeling and Characterization of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells

Lyshevski S.E., Reis R.M., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

In biomedical devices, cell phones, computer and tablets, consumer electronics, communication, security and even micro air vehicles, energy harvesting, energy storage and energy management are of a significant importance. In many applications, solar cells and [...]

Nanotechnology Enabled Photovoltaics and Electronics for High-Power-Density Energy Systems

Smith T.C., Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

This paper examines nanotechnology-enabled high-power and high-energy density microelectronics, power electronics, energy sources, energy storage solutions. Proof-of-concept self-sustainable power systems are designed with applications in autonomous and portable aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, medical, security and other [...]

Nanotechnology Enabled Photovoltaics and Electronics for High-Power-Density Energy Systems

Smith T.C., Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

This paper examines nanotechnology-enabled high-power and high-energy density microelectronics, power electronics, energy sources, energy storage solutions. Proof-of-concept self-sustainable power systems are designed with applications in autonomous and portable aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, medical, security and other [...]

Information-Theoretic Estimates of Classical and Quantum Communication and Processing at Nanoscale

Lyshevski S.E., Reznik L., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

Nanotechnology resulted in new communication and processing paradigms. While conventional communication, computing and processing are supported by nanoscaled digital systems, quantum-centric computing, communication and processing are emerged. This paper reports fundamental, applied and experimental multidisciplinary [...]

Premises of Communication and Processing on Photons in Natural and Engineered Systems: Implication to Science and High-Technology Market

Nuzdina N., Mansurov Z., Aliyev E., Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

We examine various engineered and natural photonic and biophotonic systems. To analyze and design microscopic systems, we study quantum phenomena which are exhibited and utilized. Quantum effects and photonic technology are widely used in biotechnology, [...]

CMOS-Compatible Thermally Actuated MEMS Viscosity Sensor with Aluminum on Silicon Membrane

Puchades I., Fuller L.F., Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

This paper presents viscosity measurements performed on standard commercially-calibrated oils as well as to motor oils measured on a commercial cone-and-plate viscometer. Figure 2 shows the response of the sensor, in the frequency domain, when [...]