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Thursday April 30, 2009
3:00 PM (refreshments 2:45 PM)
36-428
Capturing Light and Poking Neurons Using Nanowires
Professor Hongkun Park, Harvard University
ABSTRACT
In this presentation, I will discuss the research efforts of my group, concentrating on several most recent examples. Topics that will be discussed include (1) coupled single-photonic and plasmonic devices that allows the generation, guiding, and detection of single photons, (2) characterization of “photovoltaic” devices incorporating individual nanostructures and nanostructure/polymer composites, and (3) the use of vertical nanowire arrays for modifying neuronal differentiation and synapse formation through the controlled introduction of biochemical signals in a cell-specific fashion.
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