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Archival Journal Publications

[103]. N. Kumar, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, P.C.M. Planken, and A.J.L. Adam, "THz Near-Field Faraday Imaging in Hybrid Metamaterials," Optics Express, 2012, 20(10): 11277-11287. [DOI; PDF]

[102]. C.A. Werley, K. Fan, A.C. Strikwerda, S.M. Teo, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and K.A. Nelson, "Time-Resolved Imaging of Near-Fields in THz Antennas and Direct Quantitative Measurement of Field Enhancements," Optics Express, 2012, 20(8): 8551-8567. [DOI; PDF]

[101]. K. Fan, A.C. Strikwerda, R.D. Averitt, and X. Zhang, "Three-Dimensional Magnetic Terahertz Metamaterials Using a Multilayer Electroplating Technique," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2012, 22(4): 045011(9pp). [DOI; PDF]

[100]. P. Du, X. Wang, I-K Lin, and X. Zhang, "Effects of Composition and Annealing Temperature on the Mechanical Properties and Residual Stress of Silicon Oxycarbide Films," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2012, 176: 90-98. [DOI; PDF]

[99]. A. Marconnet, M. Panzer, S. Yerci, S. Minissale, X. Wang, X. Zhang, L. D. Negro, and K.E. Goodson, "Thermal Conductivity and Photoluminescence of Light-Emitting Silicon Nitride Films," Applied Physics Letters, 2012, 100(5): 051908(4pp). [DOI; PDF]

[98]. W.-C. Chen, A. Totachawattana, K. Fan, J.L. Ponsetto, A.C. Strikwerda, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and W.J. Padilla, "Single-Layer Terahertz Metamaterials with Bulk Optical Constants," Physical Review B, 2012, 85(3): 035112(6pp). [DOI; PDF]

[97]. E.M. Frohlich, X. Zhang, and J.L. Charest, "The Use of Controlled Surface Topography and Flow-induced Shear Stress to Influence Renal Epithelial Cell Function," Integrative Biology, 2012, 4(1): 75-83. [DOI; PDF]

[96]. K. Iwaszczuk, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and P. Uhd Jepsen, "Flexible Metamaterial Absorbers for Stealth Applications at Terahertz Frequencies," Optics Express, 2012, 20(1): 635-643. [DOI; PDF]

[95]. Y. Minowa, M. Nagai, H. Tao, K. Fan, A.C. Strikwerda, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and K. Tanaka, "Extremely Thin Metamaterial as Slab Waveguide at Terahertz Frequencies," IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 2011, 1(2): 441-449. [DOI; PDF]

[94]. H. Tao, E.A. Kadlec, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, W.J. Padilla, R.D. Averitt, E.A. Shaner, and X. Zhang, "Microwave and Terahertz Wave Sensing with Metamaterials," Optics Express, 2011, 19(22): 21620-21626. [DOI; PDF]

Highlighted by Science in Vol. 334, 18 November 2011. [PDF]

[93]. A.C. Strikwerda, R.D. Averitt, K. Fan, X. Zhang, G.D. Metcalfe, and M. Wraback, "Electromagnetic Composite-Based Reflecting Terahertz Waveplates," International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems, 2011, 20(3): 583-588. [DOI; PDF]

[92]. P. Du, X. Zheng, I-K Lin, and X. Zhang, "Effect of Loading Rates on Cellular Force Measurements by Polymer Micropillar based Transducers," Applied Physics Letters, 2011, 99(8): 083701(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

[91]. H. Tao, L. Chieffo, M.A. Brenckle, S.M. Siebert, M. Liu, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, D.L. Kaplan, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and F.G. Omenetto, "Metamaterials on Paper as a Sensing Platform," Advanced Materials, 2011, 23(28): 3197-3201. [DOI; PDF]

[90]. P-H Wu, I-K Lin, H-Y Yan, K-S Ou, K-S Chen, and X. Zhang, "Mechanical Property Characterization of Sputtered and Plasma Enhanced Chemical Deposition (PECVD) Silicon Nitride Films after Rapid Thermal Annealing," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2011, 168(1):117-126. [DOI; PDF]

[89]. I-K Lin, X. Zhang*, and Y. Zhang*, "Inelastic Deformation of Bilayer Microcantilevers with Nanoscale Coating," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2011, 168(1): 1-9. [DOI; PDF]

[88]. K. Fan, A.C. Strikwerda, H. Tao, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "Stand-up Magnetic Metamaterials at Terahertz Frequencies," Optics Express, 2011, 19(13): 12619-12627. [DOI; PDF]

[87]. B.C. Kaanta, A.J. Jonca, H. Chen, and X. Zhang, "Temperature Distribution on Thermal Conductivity Detectors for Flow Rate Insensitivity," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2011, 167(2): 146-151. [DOI; PDF]

[86]. E. Ekmekci, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, G. Keiser, X. Zhang, G. Turhan-Sayan, and R.D. Averitt, "Frequency Tunable Terahertz Metamaterials Using Broadside Coupled Split-Ring Resonators," Physical Review B, 2011, 83(19): 193103(4pp). [DOI; PDF]

[85]. X. Zheng and X. Zhang, "Opto-Mechanical Platforms for Cell Force Study," Micro and Nano Letters, 2011, 6(5): 332-336. [DOI; PDF]

[84]. H. Tao, A. Strikwerda, K. Fan, W.J. Padilla, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "MEMS Based Structurally Tunable Metamaterials at Terahertz Frequencies," Journal of Infrared, Milimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 2011, 32(5): 580-595. [DOI; PDF]

[83]. X. Zheng and X. Zhang, "Microsystems for Cellular Force Measurement: A Review," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2011, 21(5): 054003(13pp). [DOI; PDF]

[82]. X. Zheng and X. Zhang, "Whole Field Decoupling of Predistortion on Polymeric Cell Force Transducer," Applied Physics Letters, 2011, 98(17): 173701(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research - Vol. 21, Issue 9, May 2011.

[81]. B.C. Kaanta, H. Chen, and X. Zhang, "Effect of Forced Convection on Thermal Distribution in Micro Thermal Conductivity Detectors," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2011, 21(4): 045017(8pp). [DOI; PDF]

[80]. H. Tao, W.J. Padilla, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "Recent Progress in Electromagnetic Metamaterial Devices for Terahertz Applications," IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, 2011, 17(1): 92-101. [DOI; PDF]

[79]. H. Tao, A.C. Strikwerda, M. Liu, J.P. Mondia, E. Ekmekci, K. Fan, D.L. Kaplan, W.J. Padilla, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and F.G. Omenetto, "Performance Enhancement of Terahertz Metamaterials on Ultrathin Substrates for Sensing Applications," Applied Physics Letters, 2010, 97(26): 261909(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

[78]. P. Du, X. Lin, and X. Zhang, "A Multilayer Bending Model for Conducting Polymer Actuators," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2010, 163(1): 240-246. [DOI; PDF]

[77]. B.C. Kaanta, H. Chen, and X. Zhang, "Novel Device for Calibration-Free Flow Rate Measurements in Micro Gas Chromatographic Systems," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2010, 20(9): 095034(7pp). [DOI; PDF]

[76]. P. Du, I-K Lin, H. Lu, and X. Zhang, "Extension of the Beam Theory for Polymer Bio-Transducers with Low Aspect Ratios and Viscoelastic Characteristics," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2010, 20(9): 095016(13pp). [DOI; PDF]

[75]. H. Tao, J.J. Amsden, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, D.L. Kaplan, X. Zhang*, R.D. Averitt*, and F.G. Omenetto*, "Metamaterial Silk Composites at Terahertz Frequencies," Advanced Materials, 2010, 22(32): 3527-3531. [DOI; PDF]

Inside Front Cover of Advanced Materials in Vol. 22, 24 August 2010. [PDF]

[74]. X. Zheng, H.K. Surks, and X. Zhang, "A Versatile Cell Contractility Mapping Transducer Utilizing Moire-Based Technique," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2010, 19(4): 764-773. [DOI; PDF]

[73]. H. Tao, C.M. Bingham, D. Pilon, K. Fan, A.C. Strikwerda, D. Shrekenhamer, W.J. Padilla, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "A Dual Band Terahertz Metamaterial Absorber," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2010, 43(22): 225102(5pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected to be part of the Highlights of 2010.

[72]. X. Zheng, H.K. Surks, and X. Zhang, "Single Cell Contractility Studies Based On Compact Moire System Over Periodic Gratings," Applied Physics Letters, 2010, 96(21): 213705(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research - Vol. 19, Issue 11, June 2010.

[71]. B.C. Kaanta, H. Chen, and X. Zhang, "A Monolithically Fabricated Gas Chromatography Separation Column with an Integrated High Sensitivity Thermal Conductivity Detector," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2010, 20(5): 055016(6pp). [DOI; PDF]

[70]. B.J. Hansen, N. Kouklin, G. Lu, I-K Lin, J. Chen, and X. Zhang, "Transport, Analyte Detection and Opto-Electronic Response of p-Type CuO Nanowires," Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2010, 114(6): 2440-2447. [DOI; PDF]

[69]. H. Tao, A.C. Strikwerda, K.B. Fan, W.J. Padilla, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "Reconfigurable Terahertz Metamaterials," Physical Review Letters, 2009, 103(14): 147401(4pp). [DOI; PDF]

[68]. I-K Lin, K-S Ou, Y-M Liao, Y. Liu, K-S Chen, and X. Zhang, "Viscoelastic Characterization and Modeling of Polymer Transducers for Biological Applications," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2009, 18(5): 1087-1099. [DOI; PDF]

[67]. Y. Qiu, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Intervention of Cardiomyocyte Death Based on Real-Time Monitoring of Cell Adhesion through Impedance Sensing," Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2009, 25(1): 147-153. [DOI; PDF]

[66]. I-K Lin, X. Zhang, and Y. Zhang, "Thermomechanical Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of SiNx/Al Bimaterial Microcantilevers," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2009, 19(8): 085010(10pp). [DOI; PDF]

[65]. Y. Qiu, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Impedance-Based Monitoring of Ongoing Cardiomyocyte Death Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha," Biophysical Journal, 2009, 96(5): 1985-1991. [DOI; PDF]

[64]. Y. Wang, X. Zheng, N. Riddick, M. Bryden, W. Baur, X. Zhang, and H.K. Surks, "ROCK Isoform Regulation of Myosin Phosphatase and Contractility in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells," Circulation Research, 2009, 104(4): 531-540. [DOI; PDF]

[63]. A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, H. Tao, D.V. Pilon, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "Comparison of Birefringent Electric Split-Ring Resonator and Meanderline Structure as Quarter-Wave Plates at Terahertz Frequencies," Optics Express, 2009, 17(1): 136-149. [DOI; PDF]

[62]. I-K Lin, Y-M Liao, Y. Liu, K-S Ou, K-S Chen, and X. Zhang, "Viscoelastic Mechanical Behavior of Soft Microcantilever-Based Force Sensors," Applied Physics Letters, 2008, 93(25): 251907(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology - Vol. 19, Issue 2, January 2009.

[61]. H. Tao, C.M. Bingham, A.C. Strikwerda, D. Pilon, D. Shrekenhamer, N.I. Landy, K. Fan. X. Zhang*, W.J. Padilla, and R.D. Averitt*, "Highly Flexible Wide Angle of Incidence Terahertz Metamaterial Absorber: Design, Fabrication, and Characterization," Physical Review B - Rapid Communications, 2008, 78(24): 241103(4pp). [DOI; PDF]

[60]. H. Tao, A.C. Strikwerda, K. Fan, C.M. Bingham, W.J. Padilla, X. Zhang*, and R.D. Averitt*, "Terahertz Metamaterials on Free-Standing Highly-Flexible Polyimide Substrates," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2008, 41(23): 232004(5pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected to be part of the Highlights of 2008.

[59]. X. Zheng and X. Zhang, "An Optical Moire Technique for Cell Traction Force Mapping," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2008, 18(12): 125006(10pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Inclusion in IOP Select and be part of the Highlights of 2008.

[58]. C.M. Bingham, H. Tao, X. Liu, R.D. Averitt, X. Zhang, and W.J. Padilla, "Planar Wallpaper Group Metamaterials for Novel Terahertz Applications," Optics Express, 2008, 16(23): 18565-18575. [DOI; PDF]

Highlighted by Nature in Vol. 456, 6 November 2008 [PDF] and MRS Bulletin in Vol. 34, January 2009 [PDF]

[57]. X. Zheng and X. Zhang, "Optical Moire as a Visualization Tool for Living Vascular Cell Contraction Force Mapping," Applied Physics Letters, 2008, 93(16): 164106(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research - Vol. 16, Issue 9, November 2008.

[56]. Y. Liu, I-K Lin, and X. Zhang, "Mechanical Properties of Sputtered Silicon Oxynitride Films by Nanoindentation," Materials Science and Engineering A, 2008, 489(1-2): 294-301. [DOI; PDF]

[55]. S. Huang, H. Tao, I-K Lin, and X. Zhang, "Development of Double-Cantilever Infrared Detectors: Fabrication, Curvature Control and Demonstration of Thermal Detection," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2008, 145-146: 231-240. [DOI; PDF]

[54]. I-K Lin, Y. Zhang, and X. Zhang, "The Deformation of Microcantilever-Based Infrared Detectors During Thermal Cycling," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2008, 18(7): 075012(9pp). [DOI; PDF]

[53]. H. Tao, N.I. Landy, C.M. Bingham, X. Zhang, R.D. Averitt, and W.J. Padilla, "A Metamaterial Absorber for the Terahertz Regime: Design, Fabrication and Characterization," Optics Express, 2008, 16(10): 7181-7188. [DOI; PDF]

Highlighted by Nature in Vol. 453, 12 June 2008 [PDF] and Science in Vol. 320, 6 June 2008 [PDF]

[52]. Z. Cao and X. Zhang, "Nanoindentation Stress-Strain Curves of Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposited Silicon Oxide Thin Films," Thin Solid Films, 2008, 516(8): 1941-1951. [DOI; PDF]

[51]. Y. Qiu, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Real-Time Monitoring Primary Cardiomyocyte Adhesion Based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and Electrical Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensing," Analytical Chemistry, 2008, 80(4): 990-996. [DOI; PDF]

[50]. Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, "Profile Control in Silicon Nanostructures Using Fluorine-Enhanced Oxide Passivation," IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 2008, 7(1): 40-47. [DOI; PDF]

[49]. Y. Zhao, C.C. Lim, D.B. Sawyer, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Simultaneous Orientation and Cellular Force Measurements in Adult Cardiac Myocytes Using Three-Dimensional Polymeric Microstructures," Cell Motility and the Cytoskeleton, 2007, 64(9): 718-725. [DOI; PDF]

[48]. S. Huang and X. Zhang, "Study of Gradient Stress in Bimaterial Cantilever Structures for Infrared Applications," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2007, 17(7): 1211-1219. [DOI; PDF]

[47]. M. Yang and X. Zhang, "A Novel Impedance Assay for Cardiac Myocyte Hypertrophy Sensing," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2007, 136(2): 504-509. [DOI; PDF]

[46]. Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, "Adaptation of Myofibrils to a Microstructured Polymeric Substrate," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2007, 136(2): 491-495. [DOI; PDF]

[45]. M. Yang and X. Zhang, "Electrical Assisted Patterning of Cardiac Myocytes with Controlled Macroscopic Anisotropy Using a Microfluidic Dielectrophoresis Chip," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2007, 135(1): 73-79. [DOI; PDF]

[44]. M. Yang, C.C. Lim, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "A Novel Microfluidic Impedance Assay for Monitoring Endothelin-Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy," Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2007, 22(8): 1688-1693. [DOI; PDF]

[43]. S. Huang and X. Zhang, "Gradient Residual Stress Induced Elastic Deformation of Multilayer MEMS Structures," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2007, 134(1): 177-185. [DOI; PDF]

[42]. Z. Cao and X. Zhang, "Nanoindentation Creep of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposited Silicon Oxide Thin Films," Scripta Materialia, 2007, 56(3): 249-252. [DOI; PDF]

[41]. M. Yang, C.C. Lim, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Oriented and Vectorial Patterning of Cardiac Myocytes Using a Microfluidic Dielectrophoresis Chip - Towards Engineered Cardiac Tissue with Controlled Macroscopic Anisotropy," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2006, 15(6): 1483-1491. [DOI; PDF]

[40]. Z. Cao and X. Zhang, "Size-Dependent Creep Behavior of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposited Silicon Oxide Films," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2006, 39(23): 5054-5063. [DOI; PDF]

[39]. Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, "Determination of the Deformations in Polymeric Nanostructures Using Geometric Moire Techniques for Biological Applications," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2006, 117(2): 376-383. [DOI; PDF]

[38]. S. Huang, B. Li, and X. Zhang, "Elimination of Stress-Induced Curvature in Microcantilever Infrared Focal Plane Arrays," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2006, 130-131: 331-339. [DOI; PDF]

[37]. Y. Zhao, C.C. Lim, D.B. Sawyer, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Microchip for Subcellular Mechanics Study in Living Cells," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2006, 114(2): 1108-1115. [DOI; PDF]

[36]. Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, "An Approach for Creating Polymeric Microstructures with Various Aspect Ratios for Cellular Analysis Applications," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2006, 127(2): 216-220. [DOI; PDF]

[35]. H. Yu, O. Balogun, B. Li, T.W. Murray, and X. Zhang, "Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Microstructures Based on Singled-Layered SU-8 for Lab-on-Chip Applications," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2006, 127(2): 228-234. [DOI; PDF]

[34]. Z. Cao and X. Zhang, "Experiments and Theory of Thermally-Induced Stress Relaxation in Amorphous Dielectric Films for MEMS and IC Applications," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2006, 127(2): 221-227. [DOI; PDF]

[33]. S. Huang and X. Zhang, "Extension of the Stoney Formula for Film-Substrate Systems with Gradient Stress for MEMS Applications," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2006, 16(2): 382-389. [DOI; PDF]

[32]. Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, "Cellular Mechanics Study in Cardiac Myocytes Using PDMS Pillars Array," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2006, 125(2): 398-404. [DOI; PDF]

[31]. H. Yu, B. Li, and X. Zhang, "Flexible Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Multi-Layered Microstructures Using a Scanning Laser System," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2006, 125(2): 553-564. [DOI; PDF]

[30]. Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, "Adaptation of Flexible Polymer Fabrication to Cellular Mechanics Study," Applied Physics Letters, 2005, 87(14): 144101(3pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research - Vol. 10, Issue 7, October 2005.

[29]. Y. Zhao, C.C. Lim, D.B. Sawyer, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, "Cellular Force Measurements Using Single-Spaced Polymeric Microstructures: Isolating Cells from Base Substrate," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2005, 15(9): 1649-1656. [DOI; PDF]

[28]. Z. Cao, T-Y Zhang, and X. Zhang, "Microbridge Testing of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposited Silicon Oxide Films on Silicon Wafers," Journal of Applied Physics, 2005, 97(10): 104909(9pp). [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology - Vol. 11, Issue 19, May 2005.

[27]. L.G. Frechette, S.A. Jacobson, K.S. Breuer, F.F. Ehrich, R. Ghodssi, R. Khanna, C.W. Wong, X. Zhang, M.A. Schmidt, and A.H. Epstein, "High-Speed Microfabricated Silicon Turbomachinery and Fluid Film Bearings," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2005, 14(1): 141-152. [DOI; PDF]

[26]. H. Yu, O. Balogun, B. Li, T.W. Murray, and X. Zhang, "Building Embedded Microchannels Using a Single Layered SU-8, and Determining Young's Modulus Using a Laser Acoustic Technique," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2004, 14(11): 1576-1584. [DOI; PDF]

[25]. X. Zhang, Y. Zhao, B. Li, and D. Ludlow, "Pumping Capacity and Reliability of Cryogenic Micro-pump for Micro-Satellite Applications," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2004, 14(10): 1421-1429. [DOI; PDF]

[24]. Z. Cao and X. Zhang, "Density Change and Viscous Flow During Structural Relaxation of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical-Vapor-Deposited Silicon Oxide Films," Journal of Applied Physics, 2004, 96(8): 4273-4279. [DOI; PDF]

[23]. B. Li, H. Yu, A. Sharon, and X. Zhang, "Rapid Three Dimensional Manufacturing of Microfluidic Structures Using a Scanning Laser System," Applied Physics Letters, 2004, 85(12): 2426-2428. [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology - Vol. 10, Issue 15, October 2004.

[22]. C.W. Wong, X. Zhang, S.A. Jacobson, and A.H. Epstein, "A Self-Acting Gas Thrust Bearing for High-Speed Microrotors," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2004, 13(2): 158-164. [DOI; PDF]

[21]. B. Li, X. Tang, H. Xie, and X. Zhang, "Strain Analysis in MEMS/NEMS Structures and Devices by Using Focused Ion Beam System," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2004, 111(1): 57-62. [DOI; PDF]

[20]. C.M. Spadaccini, A. Mehra, J. Lee, X. Zhang, S. Lukachko, and I.A. Waitz, "High Power Density Silicon Combustion Systems for Micro Gas Turbine Engines," Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 2003, 125(3): 709-719. [DOI; PDF]

[19]. K-S Chen, X. Zhang, and S-Y Lin, "Intrinsic Stress Generation and Relaxation of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposited Oxide During Deposition and Subsequent Thermal Cycling," Thin Solid Films, 2003, 434(1-2): 190-202. [DOI; PDF]

[18]. N. Miki, C.J. Teo, L. Ho, and X. Zhang, "Enhancement of Rotordynamic Performance of High-Speed Micro-Rotors for Power MEMS Applications by Precision Deep Reactive Ion Etching," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2003, 104(3): 263-267. [DOI; PDF]

[17]. X. Zhang, A. Mehra, A.A. Ayon, and I.A. Waitz, "Igniters and Temperature Sensors for a Micro-Scale Combustion System," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2003, 103(1-2): 253-262. [DOI; PDF]

[16]. X. Zhang, K-S Chen, and S.M. Spearing, "Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Thick PECVD Oxide Films for Power MEMS Applications," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2003, 103(1-2): 263-270. [DOI; PDF]

[15]. N. Miki, X. Zhang, R. Khanna, A.A. Ayon, D. Ward, and S.M. Spearing, "Multi-Stack Silicon-Direct Wafer Bonding for 3D MEMS Manufacturing," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2003, 103(1-2): 194-201. [DOI; PDF]

[14]. A.A. Ayon, X. Zhang, K. Turner, D. Choi, B. Miller, S.F. Nagle, and S.M. Spearing, "Characterization of Silicon Wafer Bonding for Power MEMS Applications," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2003, 103(1-2): 1-8. [DOI; PDF]

[13]. C.M. Spadaccini, X. Zhang, C.P. Cadou, N. Miki, and I.A. Waitz, "Preliminary Development of a Hydrocarbon-Fueled Catalytic Micro-Combustor," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2003, 103(1-2): 219-224. [DOI; PDF]

[12]. K-S Chen, A.A. Ayon, X. Zhang, and S.M. Spearing, "Effect of Process Parameters on the Surface Morphology and Mechanical Performance of Silicon Structures after Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE)," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2002, 11(3): 264-275. [DOI; PDF]

[11]. A.A. Ayon, X. Zhang, and R. Khanna, "Anisotropic Silicon Trenches 300-500 um Deep Employing Time Multiplexed Deep Etching (TMDE)," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2001, 91(3): 381-385. [DOI; PDF]

[10]. X. Zhang, K-S Chen, R. Ghodssi, A.A. Ayon, and S.M. Spearing, "Residual Stress and Fracture in Thick Tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) and Silane-Based PECVD Oxide Films," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2001, 91(3): 373-380. [DOI; PDF]

[9]. A. Mehra, X. Zhang, A.A. Ayon, I.A. Waitz, M.A. Schmidt, and C.M. Spadaccini, "A Six-Wafer Combustion System for a Silicon Micro Gas Turbine Engine," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2000, 9(4): 517-527. [DOI; PDF]

[8]. A. Mehra, X. Zhang, A.A. Ayon, I.A. Waitz, and M.A. Schmidt, "Through-Wafer Electrical Interconnect for Multilevel Microelectromechanical System Devices," Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 2000, 18(5): 2583-2589. [DOI; PDF]

Selected for Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology - Vol. 2, Issue 17, October 2000.

[7]. L-Q Chen, X. Zhang, T-Y Zhang, H.Y. Lin, and S.B. Lee, "Micro-Raman Spectral Analysis of the Subsurface Damage Layer in Machined Silicon Wafers," Journal of Materials Research, 2000, 15(7): 1441-1444. [DOI; PDF]

[6]. X. Zhang, T-Y Zhang, M. Wong, and Y. Zohar, "Rapid Thermal Annealing of Polysilicon Thin Films," Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 1998, 7(4): 356-364. [DOI; PDF]

[5]. X. Zhang, T-Y Zhang, and Y. Zohar, "Measurements of Residual Stresses in Thin Films Using Micro-Rotating-Structures," Thin Solid Films, 1998, 335(1-2): 97-105. [DOI; PDF]

[4]. T-Y Zhang, X. Zhang, and Y. Zohar, "Buckling of Polysilicon Microbeams During Sacrificial Layer Removal," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 1998, 8(3): 243-249. [DOI; PDF]

[3]. X. Zhang, T-Y Zhang, M. Wong, and Y. Zohar, "Residual-Stress Relaxation in Polysilicon Thin Films by High-Temperature Rapid Thermal Annealing," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 1998, 64(1): 109-115. [DOI; PDF]

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