• Journal of IKEEE
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.904-909
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• 2019

Using the ion-beam irradiated indium zinc oxide (IZO) films which was cured at $100^{\circ}C$, uniform LC and homogeneous alignment of liquid crystal (LC) molecules was achieved. The IZO film was deposited on the glass substrate at the curing temperature of $100^{\circ}C$ and irradiated by the ion-beam which is an LC alignment method. To verify the LC alignment characteristics, polarizing optical microscope and the crystal rotation method were used. Additionally, it was confirmed that the LC cell with the IZO films had an enough thermal budget for high-quality LC applications. Field emission scanning electron microscope was conducted as a surface analysis to evaluate the effect of the ion-beam irradiation on the IZO films. Through this, it was revealed that the ion-beam irradiation induced rough surface with anisotropic characteristics. Finally, electro-optical (EO) performances of the twisted-nematic cells with the IZO films were collected and it was confirmed that this cell had better EO performances than the conventional rubbed polyimide. Furthermore, the polar anchoring energy was measured and a suitable value for stable LC device operation was achieved.

• Journal of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecular Probes
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.102-115
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• 2020

In the state of Positronium (Ps), which is an unstable material created by the temporary combination of electrons and positrons, the imaging technology through photo-conversion methodology is emerging as a new research theme under resonance conditions through terahertz electromagnetic waves. Normally, Positronium can be observed in the positron emission computed tomography (PET) process when an unstable, separate state that remains after the pair annihilation of an electron and a positron remains. In this study, terahertz (THz) waves and Cherenkov radiation (CR) are generated using the principle of ponderomotive force in the plasma wake-field acceleration, and electrons and positrons are simultaneously generated by using a relativistic electron beam without using a PET device. We confirm the possibility of Positronium photoconversion technology in terahertz electromagnetic resonance conditions through experimental studies that generate an unstable state. Here, a relativistic electron beam (REB) energy of 0.5 MeV (γ=2) was used, and the terahertz wave frequencies is G-band. Meanwhile, a THz wave mode converting three-stepped axicon lens was used to apply the photoconversion technology. Through this, light emission in the form of a luminescence-converted Bessel beam can be verified. In the future, it can be used complementarily with PET in nuclear medicine in the field of medical imaging.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2016.02a
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• pp.316.2-316.2
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• 2016

Device가 점점 Shrinkage 됨에 따라 미세 패터닝을 위하여 기존에 사용하던 박막은 Hardmask 로써 CD(Critical Dimension)가 제한적으로 이를 개선하기 위한 비정질 실리콘 (amorphous silicon)으로 대체하여 사용되는 Layer의 수가 증가하고 있다. 하지만 비정질 실리콘을 증착 시, 하부막에 따른 Adhesion 및 Hillocks과 같은 공정상에서 발생하는 문제들이 발생하게 되는데, 이는 소자의 특성을 떨어뜨리게 된다. 이러한 문제를 해결하고자 본 연구에서는 PECVD를 사용하여 비정질 실리콘 박막을 증착하였고, 그 특성을 분석하였으며, Adhesion 및 Hillock 개선을 위해 비정질 실리콘 박막 증착 전 처리를 최적화하여 특성을 개선하였다. 증착된 박막의 두께 및 굴절률은 Auto thickness measurement로 분석하였고, 표면 특성은 Field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM 그림 참고), 4 Point Bending TEST를 이용하여 분석을 수행하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2015.08a
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• pp.238.2-238.2
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• 2015

Surface modification of vertically-aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) is essential in order to meet specific demands for particular applications such as field emission displays, heat dissipation device and potential sun energy conversion due to their superior electrical and thermal conductivity and strong light absorption. In this study, we observe the effect of exposure to water vapor on a different lengths of the surfaces of VACNT. The study was conducted on three different lengths of the VACNT: short length around $200{\mu}m$, medium-length around $500{\mu}m$, and high length around 1 mm. Water exposure time ranges between 2-10 min and temperature of the water ranges from 60 to 120 oC. The result of water vapor exposure mainly show that increasing the exposure time and water temperature give rise to increase of the speed of change on the surface of the VACNT. Especially, the shorter VACNT change their surface morphology most rapidly.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.22-22
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• 2003

Studies on the optical properties related to the built-in internal field and the carrier localization present in various GaN-based structures are essential not only for the physical interest but in designing practical visible and ultraviolet light emitting device applications with better performance and quantum efficiency. We report on the optical characteristics of various dimensional GaN-based structures such as (i) GaN self-assembled quantum dots grown in Stranski-Krastanov mode (OD), vertically-aligned GaN nanorods (1D), graded-In-content InGaN quantum wells (2D), laterally-overgrown GaN pyramids (3D), and GaN epilayers grown on various substrates. We used a wide variety of optical techniques, such as photoluminescence (PL), PL excitation, micro-PL, cathodoluminescence, optically-pumped stimulated emission, and time-resolved PL spectroscopy. An overview and comparison of the optical characteristics of the above GaN-based structures will be given.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2006.08a
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• pp.268-269
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• 2006

The estimation of applicability $SrTiO_3:Pr^{3+}$, Al to a class low-voltage flat-panel displays based on field emission effect, which have average value anode voltage $U_a=300V$ and current density $j=100\;mA/sm^2$ at duty 240, has given positive result. In the same time observably for the most effective sample in similar conditions of excitation high brightness - more than $500\;Kd/m^2$ and linear brightness dependences from current density and voltage allows to decrease greatly the power which consumed by the device.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.07b
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• pp.1016-1019
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• 2005

We studied the density control of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which were grown on the iron nanoparticles prepared from iron-acetate [$Fe(II)(CH_3COO)_2$] solution using freeze-dry method. The density of CNTs was controlled for the enhancement of field emission. The patterning process of iron-acetate catalyst-layer for the fabrication of electronic device was simply achieved by using alkaline solution, TMAH (tetramethylammonium hydroxide). We applied this patterning process of catalyst layer to formation of the electron emitter with under gate type triode structure.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.07b
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• pp.1455-1458
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• 2005

We studied the density control of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which were grown on the iron nanoparticles prepared from iron-acetate $[Fe(II)(CH_3COO)_2]$ solution using freeze-dry method. The density of CNTs was controlled for the enhancement of field emission. The patterning process of iron-acetate catalyst-layer for the fabrication of electronic device was simply achieved by using alkaline solution, TMAH (tetramethylammonium hydroxide). We applied this patterning process of catalyst layer to formation of the electron emitter with under-gate type triode structure.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.475-475
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• 2014

Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are regarded as potential inexpensive alternatives to conventional solid-state devices. The flexible version, employing conductive-plastic-film substrates, is appealing for commercialization of DSSCs because it not only reduces the weight and cost of the device but also extends their applications. However, the need for high temperature does not permit the use of plastic-film substrate. So, development of low-temperature methods is therefore realization of flexible DSSCs. In this work, the electrophoretic deposition combined with hydrothermal treatment was employed to prepare nanocrystalline $TiO_2$ thin film at low temperature. We confirmed the prepared $TiO_2$ thin films with different voltages and deposition times in the electrophoretic deposition process. Properties of the $TiO_2$ films were investigated by various analysis method such as X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and UV-visible spectrophotometer.

• Macromolecular Research
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.59-65
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• 2006

We report a new approach to fabricate electrospun polymer nonwoven mats with porous surface morphology by varying the collector temperature during electrospinning. Polymers such as poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), polystyrene (PS), and poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) were dissolved in volatile solvents, namely methylene chloride (Me) and tetrahydrofuran (THF), and subjected to electrospinning. The temperature of the collector in the electrospinning device was varied by a heating system. The resulting nonwoven mats were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field emission SEM (FESEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). We observed that the surface morphology, porous structure, and the properties such as pore size, depth, shape, and distribution of the nonwoven mats were greatly influenced by the collector temperature.