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Description:

"Nano-Fabrication Techniques Using Block Copolymer Self Assembly"

 Ricardo Ruiz 
 Research Staff Member
 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
 formerly with IBM T. J. Watson Research Center

Abstract:

Block-copolymer self-assembly has proven to be an attractive fabrication method for nanotechnology applications because of its ability to precisely define regular patterns with dimensions in the range of 10 to 100 nm. While the self-organizing patterns are ideal to reach dimensions not achievable by conventional lithography, the thermodynamic nature of the self-assembly process makes defect control one of the most compelling challenges to achieve the degree of ordering required in industrial applications. Most device applications in the electronics and storage industries require long-range ordering and a stringent control over defect formation. Therefore, understanding the dynamics of pattern formation in these materials is crucial to optimizing their performance. We use correlation length measurements of lamellar and cylindrical diblock copolymer domains to extract information about mechanisms of defect annihilation. We then use this information to engineer surfaces that influence the assembly process. In this way we eliminate defects in the critical device areas, while driving unavoidable imperfections to predefined, non-crucial regions.

Speaker Background:

Dr. Ruiz is currently a research staff member at Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. He was a visiting scientist at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center from Oct 2004 to Sept 2006. Prior to that, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Cornell Center for Materials Research. He received his Ph.D. in Physics at Vanderbilt University in 2003. His research includes block copolymer self assembly, thin-film growth of organic and inorganic materials, structural correlations in thin-films and organic electronic devices.

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PRACTICAL DETAILS

DATE

Wednesday, July 25

Location:

Michael's Restaurant at Shoreline Park
2960 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA  94043
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Timing:

6 PM social hour 
7 PM dinner 
8 PM lecture

Cost:

$30 with advance registration 
Half price for students, retired, and unemployed. (late fee still applies, if applicable) 
Free if you attend just the lecture at 8PM. (but please let us know for headcount)
$40 after registration deadline, if possible -- please contact us to inquire.

Payment:

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Registration:   

Please register on the web page http://www.ggpf.org  or contact:
    Claudia Allison
    email     callison@gelpak.com
    phone    510-576-2234

Deadline for registration:

5 PM, Monday, July 23

Dinner Selections:

salmon 
chicken w/ herb butter 
vegetable Napoleon & grilled polenta

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