| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M49823/01 |
| Title: |
COMBINING ULTRAFAST IMAGING WITH ELECTRO-OPTIC HOLOGRAPHY FOR ULTRA HIGH SPEED ANALYSIS OF MICROSYS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Uttamchandani, Professor D |
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| Department: |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Strathclyde |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
10 November 1999 |
Ends: |
09 November 2002 |
Value (£): |
401,494
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Instrumentation Eng. & Dev. |
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| Electronics |
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We propose to develop a unique, world-class measurement system for ultra-high-speed, three-dimensional motion analysis of single and integrated microactuators, and microelectromechanical sensors used in microsystems. The proposed system will be built for the validation and evaluation of all types of microfabricated components and microsystems having moving parts. Detailed motion analysis of microactuators can be used to obtain data which will: verify the correct operation of the microactuator; ensure co-ordinated operation of moving parts in complex microsystems; maximise electrical to mechanical conversion efficiency; provide kinetic data for numerical models; allow study of behaviour of components and systems in harsh conditions; allow investigations of reasons for premature failure, and therefore improve component and system lifetime. The proposed system will be built around a microscope coupled ultra-high-speed framing camera. The camera will be used for microscopic x-y motion analysis, and will be integrated in a full-field electro-optic micro-holographic system for z direction motion analysis.
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http://www.strath.ac.uk |