THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES BY PHOTOTHERMAL TECHNIQUES

Heat transport at nanoscale is of importance for many nanotech- nology applications. The request to reduce the size of electronic devices and integrated micro/ nano-electro-mechanical systems provides the main driving force behind the scientific research and technological advancement in nanotechnology. It is now widely accepted that the thermal management in nanosize devices becomes fundamental as the size of the device reduces. Thermal conduction in nanostructures plays a critical role in controlling the performances and stability of nanodevices