Lecturer: Prof. Yossi Paltiel Affiliation: Department of Applied Physics, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Abstract: Hybrid bottom up self-assembled nano- structures are attractive for future use in a variety of electronic components. Self- assembled hybrid organic/nano-crystals can couple quantum properties to semiconductor working devices and modify their functionality. For example, self-assembled monolayers (SAM) are used to passivate transistors, and hybrid monolayers and quantum dot may serve as the active layer of quantum detectors. In our work we have developed a way to study the stability, and coupling of the self-assembled monolayers using critical noise measurements. These measurements show that charge transfer through alkyl monolayers, frequently used as elements of molecular electronic devices, is a complicated process that can evolve into noisy avalanche dynamics decimating the performance of practical devices. Lastly I will show that the hybrid system provides a flexible and controllable tool box for experimental studies of critical dynamics. ‏האירוע הזה כולל שיחת וידאו ב-Google Hangouts. הצטרף: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/mail.huji.ac.il/condensed?hceid=b...