Nanoscale Science & Devices Group

Understanding the physics and chemistry at the nanoscale is important in designing and developing miniature sensors and devices that exploit nanoscale effects.

By doing so, we build the foundation of an exciting convergence of many traditionally separate fields of science. Once-distinct boundaries between molecular biology, fluid mechanics, quantum mechanics and photonics are crossed. The resulting technological advancements have the possibility to benefit every human being; from improved detection and treatment of cancers, detecting landmines, artifically restoring the sight and hearing of the visually and aurally impaired to protecting civilians and armed forces personnel from conventional explosive weapons and NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) weapons.

Further details are on the website. http://nanoscale.ornl.gov/

Contact: Thomas G. Thundat (Please direct all email enquiries to Cathy Gaudreau gaudreaucl@ornl.gov, 865-574-6232