Owen CourtneyElectron Ratchets Caudill 008 (919) 843-6852 B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The Pennsylvania State University, 2021 Research Summary: Owen's project focuses on converting high frequency THz waves into direct current using silicon nanowire geometric diodes through a phenomenon known as rectification. He uses the lab's silicon CVD to encode asymmetric geometries into the nanowires as he grows them. The asymmetric geometries encoded give the structures diode behavior, thus allowing the rectification of alternating current into direct current. High frequency rectification has applications for small electronic implants, imaging, security, and high-speed data transfer. Personal Summary: Owen loves nanowires a lot. He thinks they are cool, small, interesting, tiny and cool, and they are made of silicon. Some say Owen is made of silicon. Some don't. Outside of the lab, Owen enjoys playing soccer, cooking for others, making jokes, and drawing. |
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