Mechanical Engineering & Center for Energy,
Environment and Economy
Investigation of Near-Field Radiative Transfer for Development of
Thermo/Photovoltaic Power Generators
ABSTRACT
The objective of this project is to study the fundamentals of near field radiative transfer both experimentally and numerically.
Although radiation transfer follows the Planck law at all scales, once the gap distance falls below the length of the wavelength,
radiation transfer is significantly enhanced. Using this concept, innovative devices can be designed to operate at nanoscales.
We show that near-field effects can be used for both nano-machining and nano-thermophotovoltaic cells.
We have developed a simulation tool to model nano-machining using an atomic force microscopy tip. In addition we have
established an experimental system to measure near field radiative transfer. For this we have prepared a number of different
samples which were used in the experimental system. Contnuation of these fundamental studies will help to establish nanomachining concepts (NM-AFM) and allow us to design and build better nano-thermophotovoltaic cells (N-TPV).
Prof. Dr.
M. Pınar Mengüç
DEPARTMENT
Mechanical Engineering,
Center for Energy,
Environment and Economy
CONTACT
[email protected]
FUNDING SCHEME
TÜBİTAK 1001
START DATE
15.11.2009
2009 National Grants
DURATION
24 months
OZU BUDGET
225,295.00 TL
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