Rohith Mittapally2,Pramod Sangi Reddy1
University of Michigan1,Massachusetts Institute of Technology2
Rohith Mittapally2,Pramod Sangi Reddy1
University of Michigan1,Massachusetts Institute of Technology2
Understanding radiative heat transfer in nanoscale gaps and devices is of considerable interest<br/>for creating novel energy conversion devices. In this talk, I will first describe ongoing efforts<br/>in our group to experimentally elucidate nanoscale radiative heat transfer. I will present our<br/>recent experimental work where we have explored how radiative heat transfer is modified in<br/>nanoscale gaps at room temperature and cryogenic temperatures. Specifically, I will describe<br/>a variety of instrumentation including novel nanopositioning platforms and microdevices,<br/>which we have developed to accomplish these measurements. Further, I will discuss possible<br/>applications of near-field thermal radiation for energy conversion and photonic cooling.