Carbon Nanotubes
	We are studying the electrical and electrothermal dynamics of carbon nanotubes in order to better understand this unique one-dimensional quantum system, and also to explore potential applications as high frequency detectors. In related work, we are exploring possible superconductivity in nanostructures, such as doped carbon nanotubes, as part of a collaboration with the group of Prof. L. Pfefferle (Yale Chemical Engineering). This work is supported by NSF-DMR and AFOSR.		SEM image of a 10 micron long carbon nanotube between metal leads
	Recent publications: "Bolometric and nonbolometric radio frequency detection in a metallic single-walled carbon nanotube," D.F. Santavicca, J.D. Chudow, D.E. Prober, M.S. Purewal and P. Kim, Appl. Phys. Lett. 98, 223503 (2011). "Energy loss of the electron system in individual single-walled carbon nanotubes," D.F. Santavicca, J.D. Chudow, D.E. Prober, M.S. Purewal and P. Kim, Nano Lett. 10, 4538 (2010). "Terahertz resonances and bolometric response of a single-walled carbon nanotube," D.F. Santavicca and D.E. Prober, Proc. 33rd Int. Conf. on IR, Millimeter and THz Waves (2008).