Topics

This colloquium is devoted to the analysis, characterization, application and design of dynamical systems with dimensions of a few micro or nanometres. It is intended to create a fruitful environment for discussions between researchers working on any of the multiple fields of interest, from structural mechanics aspects to sensing and actuation. Within the previously described framework ( see also “Home” ), the topics of interest include:

- applications in sensing, actuation, energy harvesting, and biotechnology;

- analysis of CNTs, graphene sheets and other micro/nano structures;

- atomistic-based models;

- chaotic dynamics;

- contact and non-smooth dynamics;

- couple stress theories;

- damping, quality factor;

- experiments at the micro and nano scales;

- fluid–structure interactions;

- linear and non-linear dynamics of micro and nano systems;

- molecular dynamics;

- non-local theories;

- parametric excitation; sub-harmonic, super-harmonic and internal resonances;

- piezoelectric, electrostatic and electromagnetic sensing/actuation;

- strain gradient elasticity;

- surface effects;

- van der Waals and Casimir forces.