Sala Seminarios IFIC (Edf. Institutos de Investigación) Lunes, 12 de Enero de 2009 a las 12:00 PM
Resumen
A new revolution in science and technology is stemming from exploring
materials and fabricating devices at ever smaller length scales. Among
these materials, recently discovered carbon nanostructures are
beginning to show just how different their properties are from
standard materials. In this talk I will introduce you to the latest
newcomer to the family of carbon nanomaterials: graphene. Graphene, a
single sheet of graphite, is a one atom thick material where electrons
propagate in a very intriguing way: their behaviour mimics that of
ultrarelativistic particles, usually found only in large accelerators
or in cosmic rays. Along with fascinating science, I will discuss the
enormous potential of graphene in the areas of nanoelectronics,
nanosensor and nanoelectromechanic devices.
