Systems engineering for microscale and nanoscale technologies / [edited by] M. Ann Garrison Darrin, Janet L. Barth.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Darrin, M. Ann Garrison.

Barth, Janet L.

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanostructured materials.

Systems engineering.

Physical Description:

xiii, 571 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2012]

Summary:

To realize the full potential of micro- and nanoscale devices in system building, it is critical to develop systems engineering methodologies that successfully integrate stand-alone, small-scale technologies that can effectively interface with the macro world.

So how do we accomplish this?

Systems Engineering for Microscale and Nanoscale Technologies is perhaps the first handbook to concentrate on the use of systems engineering at the micro and nano levels. One major roadblock to this process is a generally limited understanding of exactly how to apply systems engineering principles and management processes to the integration of newer, small-scale technologies.

Focusing on this problem of consolidating disciplines, contributors illustrate the interdependence between nanotechnology and systems engineering, making it easier for experts from these two distinct fields to understand and optimize their application of the other. To help readers from these different domains successfully combine heterogeneous, mixed-scale elements, contributors assess the evolution of micro- and nanoscale technology development and its impact on everything from laboratory concepts to actualized products in health, automotive, aerospace, communication, and many other fields. The book outlines new approaches to developing smart systems. It also clarifies the capabilities of micro- and nanotechnologies, including how they interface with each other and with macro systems.

Edited by highly regarded technologists, this introductory resource includes insightful contributions from leading minds in areas including nanotechnology, physics, systems engineering, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, and futurism, among others. The result is a masterfully designed, interrelated collection of multidisciplinary expertise to help readers optimize future technologies. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Systems Engineering Methodologies

Chapter 1 Systems Engineering for Micro- and Nanoscale Technologies / Janet L. Barth Barth, Janet L., M. Ann Garrison Darrin Darrin, M. Ann Garrison 5

Chapter 2 Introduction to Systems Engineering / Elinor Fong Fong, Elinor 23

Chapter 3 Systems Engineering in Technology Development Phases / D.Y. Kusnierkiewicz Kusnierkiewicz, D.Y. 51

Chapter 4 Agile Systems Engineering / Timothy G. McGee McGee, Timothy G., Bethany M. McGee McGee, Bethany M. 71

Part 2 Technology Development Process

Chapter 5 Scaling / Stergios J. Papadakis Papadakis, Stergios J. 105

Chapter 6 Micro Electro Mechanical Systems-Systems Engineering's Transition into the Nanoworld / Robert Osiander Osiander, Robert 137

Chapter 7 Introduction to Nanotechnology / Jennifer L. Sample Sample, Jennifer L. 173

Chapter 8 Nanoscale Systems-Top-Down Assembly / Jeffrey P. Maranchi Maranchi, Jeffrey P. 197

Chapter 9 Nanoscale Systems-Bottom-Up Assembly / Jason Benkoski Benkoski, Jason 237

Part 3 Systems Engineering Process Elements

Chapter 10 Modeling and Simulation in the Small World / Morgan Trexler Trexler, Morgan, John Thomas Thomas, John 281

Chapter 11 Interfaces at the Micro- and Nanoscale / Jennifer Breidenich Breidenich, Jennifer 325

Chapter 12 Systems Reliability / O. Manuel Uy Uy, O. Manuel 351

Chapter 13 Test and Evaluation Techniques from Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) to New Developments in Micro- and Nanoscale Technology (MNT) / William Paulsen Paulsen, William 383

Chapter 14 Developing and Implementing Robust Micro- and Nanoscale Technology Programs / Janet L. Barth Barth, Janet L. 407

Part 4 Systems Engineering Applications-Toward the Future

Chapter 15 Future Generations of Nanotechnology / M. Ann Garrison Darrin Darrin, M. Ann Garrison, Janet L. Barth Barth, Janet L. 439

Chapter 16 Biomedical Microsystems / Brian Jamieson Jamieson, Brian, Jennette Mateo Mateo, Jennette 451

Chapter 17 Stability and Uncertainty in Self-Assembled Systems / I.K. Ashok Sivakumar Sivakumar, I.K. Ashok 487

Chapter 18 The Role of Mechanoevolution in Predicting the Future of Micro- and Nanoscale Technologies / Bradley Layton Layton, Bradley 505.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

1439837325

9781439837320

OCLC:

587110238

Publisher Number:

99950214661