Analysis, simulation, fabrication and characterization of reliable, robust and scalable compact cooling elements based on semiconductor nanostructures

基于半导体纳米结构的可靠、稳健和可扩展的紧凑型冷却元件的分析、模拟、制造和表征

• 批准号: DP0343516
• 负责人: Prof Chao Zhang
• 金额: $ 13.56万
• 依托单位: University of Wollongong
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2003
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2003-01-01 至 2006-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP0343516
• 关键词: Analysis; simulation; fabrication; characterization; reliable

Modern electronic, microelectronic and optoelectronic devices generally work better when they are cooler. We aim to develop a semiconductor nanostructure cooling element which directly integrates into existing devices. The solid-state cooling element will be reliable, robust, scalable and operate in any orientation. The basis of operation is thermionic emission - electrons are the working fluid. Our project combines (1) analysis and simulation, (2) fabrication of nanostructures and (3) experimental test-benching using optical and electrical methods. The outcome of this research has the potential to revolutionize cooling of modern electronic and photonic systems, from computer motherboards to mobile phones.

现代电子、微电子和光电设备通常在温度较低时工作得更好。我们的目标是开发一种半导体纳米结构的冷却元件，直接集成到现有的设备中。固态冷却元件将是可靠的，坚固的，可扩展的，并在任何方向上运行。工作的基础是热电子发射——电子是工作流体。我们的项目结合了(1)分析和模拟，(2)纳米结构的制造和(3)使用光学和电学方法的实验测试平台。这项研究的结果有可能彻底改变现代电子和光子系统的冷却，从计算机主板到移动电话。