Below are most of the publications of ÅSTC grouped into Journal papers, PhD theses, Conference contributions, and Diploma works.

Journal papers

This is a more or less complete list of ÅSTC’s published (or accepted) journal papers. If your organization subscribes to the respective journal, the publication title hyperlinks to the paper in full text.

J. Jonsson, K. Smedfors, L. Nyholm, and G. Thornell, Towards chip-based salinity measurements for small submersibles and biologgers, International Journal of Oceanography, 529674, vol. 2013, 11 pp, 2013.

S. Ogden, L. Klintberg, G. Thornell, K. Hjort, and R. Bodén, Review on miniaturised paraffin phase change actuators, valves, and pumps, Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 2013.

K. Palmer, E. Vargas Catalan, V. Lekholm, and G. Thornell, Investigation of exhausts from fabricated silicon micronozzles with rectangular and close to rotationally symmetric cross sections, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, vol. 23, iss. 10, 2013.

H. Seppänen, T. Rauhala, S. Kiprich, J. Ukkonen, M. Simonsson, R. Kurppa, P. Janhunen, and Edward Hæggström, One kilometer (1 km) electric solar wind sail tether produced automatically, Rev. of Scientific Instruments, 84, 2013.

K. Palmer, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, Finite Element Analysis of the Effect on Employing Thermal Through Vias and Heat Fingers to Increase Heat Transfer to Fluid in Calorimetric Flow Sensors, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol 201, pp 49–57, 2013.

M. Berglund, G. Thornell, and A. Persson, Microplasma source for optogalvanic spectroscopy of nanogram samples, Journal of Applied Physics, Vol.114, Issue 3, 2013.

K. Palmer, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Free Molecule Micro-Resistojet with a Thick Silicon Dioxide Insulation and Suspension, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 23, No. 6, 065006 (9 pp), 2013.

H. Seppänen, R. Kurppa, A. Meriläinen, and E.Hæggström, Real time contact resistance measurement to determine when microwelds start to form during ultrasonic wire bonding, Microelectronic Engineering, 104, pp 114-119, 2013.

V. Lekholm, A. Persson, K. Palmer, F. Ericson, and G. Thornell, High-temperature zirconia microthruster with integrated flow sensor, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 23, No 5, 055004 (9 pp) 2013.

K. Palmer, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Free Molecule Micro-Resistojet with a Thick Silicon Dioxide Insulation and Suspension, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 23, No. 6, 065006 (9 pp), 2013.

M. Berglund, K. Palmer, S. Lotfi, H. Kratz, and G. Thornell, Dynamic characterization and modelling of a dual-axis beam steering device for performance understanding, optimization, and control design, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 23, No. 4, 045020 (10 pp), 2013.

K. Palmer, J. Jonsson, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, 2-D thermal velocity sensor for submersible navigation and minute flow measurements, IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2013.

J. Jonsson, J. Sundqvist, H. Nguyen, M. Berglund, S. Ogden, K. Palmer, K. Smedfors, L. Johansson, K. Hjort, and G. Thornell, Instrumentation and Vehicle Platform of a Miniaturized Submersible for Exploration of Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Aqueous Environments, Acta Astronautica, 79, pp. 203-211, 2012.

V. Lekholm, K. Palmer, and G. Thornell, Schlieren Imaging of Microthruster Exhausts for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, IoP Measurement Science and Technology, 23, 2012

K. Palmer, H. Kratz, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, A highly integratable silicon thermal gas flow sensor, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 22(6), pp 65015-65029, 2012

J. Jonsson, M. Berglund, H. Kratz, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, A compact system to extract topography information from scenes viewed by a miniaturized submersible explorer, accepted by Sensors & Actuators: A. Physical, February 2012

J. Jonsson, S. Ogden, L. Johansson, K. Hjort, and G. Thornell, Acoustically enriching, large-depth aquatic sampler, Lab on a Chip, 12(9), pp. 1619-1628, 2012

J. Jonsson, V. Lekholm, H. Kratz, M. Almqvist, G. Thornell, Enclosure-induced interference effects in a miniaturized side-scanning sonar, IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 37(2), pp. 236-243, 2012

S. Ogden, J. Jonsson, G. Thornell, and K. Hjort, A Latchable High-Pressure Thermohydraulic Valve Actuator, accepted for publication in Sensors & Actuators: A. Physical, 2011

A. Persson, R.S. Bejhed,H. Nguyen, K. Gunnarsson, B.T. Dalslet, F.W. Østerberg, M.F. Hansenc, P. Svedlindh, Low-frequency noise in planar Hall effect bridge sensors, 171(2), pp. 212-218, 2011

A. Persson, F. Ericson, G. Thornell, and H. Nguyen, Radiation tolerance of a spin-dependent tunnelling magnetometer for space applications, Measurement Science and Technology, Volume 22, Issue 4, pp. 045204, 2011

A. Persson, G. Thornell, and H. Nguyen, Etch stop technique for patterning of magnetic tunnel junctions for a magnetic field sensor, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 21:045014, 2011

V. Lekholm, G. Rämme and G. Thornell, Seeing the invisible with schlieren imaging, Physics Education, 46, pp. 294-297, 2011

H. Nguyen, A. Persson, and G. Thornell, Material- and fabrication-governed performance of a tunnelling magnetometer, Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 1, 045006 (6 pp), 2011 (invited)

A. Persson, F. Riddar, H. Nguyen, F. Ericsson and G. Thornell, Gallium implantation in a MgO-based magnetic tunnel junction with CoFeB electrodes, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 47(1), pp. 151-155, 2011

P. Janhunen, P. K. Toivanen, J. Polkko, S. Merikallio, P. Salminen, E. Haeggström, H. Seppänen, R. Kurppa, J. Ukkonen, S. Kiprich, G. Thornell, H. Kratz, L. Richter, O. Krömer, R. Rosta, M. Noorma, J. Envall, S. Lätt, G. Mengali, A. A. Quarta, H. Koivisto, O. Tarvainen, T. Kalvas, J. Kauppinen, A. Nuottajärvi, and A. Obraztsov, Electric solar wind sail : Toward test mission, Review of Scientific Instruments, 81, pp. 111301-1-111301-11, 2010 (invited)

A. Persson, G. Thornell and H. Nguyen, Rapid prototyping of magnetic tunnel junctions with focused ion beam processes, J. of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 20(5), (7 pp), 2010

K. Palmer, S. Lotfi, G. Thornell and H. Kratz, A micromachined dual-axis beam steering actuator for use in a miniaturized optical space communication system, J. of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 20(10), (14 pp), 2010

H. Nguyen, J. Bejhed, and G. Thornell, Experimental studies of sealing mechanism of a dismountable microsystem-to-macropart fluidic connector for high pressure and a wide range of temperature, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, vol. 2010, pp. 1-11, 2010

J. Jonsson, E. Edqvist, H. Kratz, M. Almqvist, and G. Thornell, Simulation, manufacturing, and evaluation of a sonar for a miniaturized submersible explorer, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, 57(2), pp. 490-495, 2010

H. Yousef, S. Cheng, and H. Kratz, Substrate Integrated Waveguides (SIW) in a Flexible Printed Circuit Board for Millimeter Wave Applications, IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 18(1), pp 154-162, 2008

S. Cheng, H. Yousef, and H. Kratz, 79 GHz Slot Antennas Based on Substrate Integrated Waveguides (SIW) in a Flexible Printed Circuit Board, accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 57(1), pp 64-71, 2008

F. Bruhn, H. Kratz, j. Warell, C.-I. Lagerkvist, V. Kaznov. J. A. Jones, and L. Stenmark, A preliminary design for a spherical inflatable microrover for planetary exploration, Acta Astronautica, 63(5-6), pp 618-631, 2008

T. Böhnke, H. Kratz, A. Hultåker, J. Köhler, M. Edoff, C.-G. Ribbing, and G. Thornell, Surfaces with high solar reflectance and high thermal emittance on structured silicon for spacecraft thermal control, Optical Materials, 30(9), pp 1410-1421, 2008

T. Böhnke, H. Kratz, A. Hultåker, J. Köhler, M. Edoff, C.-G. Ribbing, and G. Thornell, Surfaces with high solar reflectance and high thermal emittance on structured silicon for spacecraft thermal control, Optical Materials, 30(9), pp 1410-1421, 2008

H. Nguyen, J. Bejhed, J. Köhler, and G. Thornell, Thermally regulated valve for minute flows, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films, 25(4), pp 686-691, 2007

J. Bejhed, P. Rangsten, J. Köhler, Demonstration of a single use microsystem valve for high gas pressure applications, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 17(3), pp 472-81, 2007

H. Kratz, M. Karlsson, A. Eriksson, J. Köhler, and G. Thornell, Analysis of thermal transients in an asymmetric silicon-based heat dissipation stage, IEEE Transactions on Components and packaging Technologies, 30(3), pp 444-56, 2007

K. L. Williams, J. Köhler, K. Jonsson, M. Boman, Demonstration of microcoil heaters for microthrusters, Journal of Propulsion and Power, 23(4), pp 881-884, 2007

H. Kratz, E. Öjefors, L. Stenmark, Micromachined S-band patch antenna with reduced dielectric constant, Sensors and Actuators A (Physical), 130-131(14), pp 478-84, 2006

E. Öjefors, H. Kratz, K. Grenier, R. Plana, A. Rydberg, Micromachined loop antennas on low resistivity silicon substrates, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 54(12), pp 3593-3601, 2006

T. Böhnke, M. Edoff, L. Stenmark, Development of MOEMS sun sensor for space applications, Sensors and Actuators A, 130-131, pp 28-36, 2006

H. Nguyen, J. Bejhed, J. Köhler, and G. Thornell, A solder sealing method for paraffin-filled microcavities, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 16 (11) pp 2369-2374, 2006

J. Bejhed, H. Nguyen, P. Åstrand, A. Eriksson, and J. Köhler, Numerical modeling and verification of gas flow through a network of crossed v-grooves, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 16, pp 2006-2013, 2006

K. L. Williams, K. Jonsson, J. Köhler, and M. Boman, Electrothermal characterization of tungsten-coated carbon microcoils for micropropulsion systems, Carbon, vol 45(3) pp 484-492, 2007

H. Kratz, M. Karlsson, A. B. Eriksson, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, and G. Thornell, Design and Modeling of a Thermally Regulated Communications Module for Nanospacecraft, J. Spacecraft and Rockets, 43(6), pp 1377-1386, 2006

K. L. Williams, A. B. Eriksson, R. Thorslund, J. Köhler, M. Boman, and L. Stenmark, Electrothermal feasibility of carbon microcoil heaters for cold/hot gas microthrusters, J. Micromech, Microeng., 16, pp 1154-1161, 2006

H. Nguyen, R. Thorslund, G. Thornell, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, Structural integrity of flat silicon panels for nanosatellites – Modeling and testing, J. Spacecraft & Rockets, 43(6), pp 1319-1327, 2006

K. L. Williams, J. Köhler, M. Boman, Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of LCVD-Deposited Carbon Micro-Springs, Sensors & Actuators A, 130-131, pp 358-364, 2006

Ö. Vallin, K. Jonsson, U. Lindberg, Adhesion quantification methods for wafer bonding, Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports, 50(4-5), pp 109-165, 2005

F. C. Bruhn, F. D. Carsey, J. Köhler, M. Mowlem, C. R. German, A. E. Behar, MEMS Enablement and Analysis of the Miniature Autonomous Submersible Explorer, Journal of Oceanographic Engineering, 30 (1), pp 165-178, 2005

D. Briand, C. Rossi, M. Puig-Vidal, J. Samitier, and K. Köhler, Micropyrosystems for generating a mechanical force, MST News, issue 3, June 2004, pp 15-17, 2004

G. A. Niklasson, L. Berggren, A. L. Larsson, Electrochromic tungsten oxide: The role of defects, Solar Energy Mater. and Solar Cells, 84(1-4), pp 315-28, 2004

A.-L. Larsson, G. Niklasson, Optical properties of electrochromic all-solid-state devices, Solar Energy Mater. and Solar Cells, 84(1-4), pp 351-60, 2004

H. Kratz, M. Karlsson, A. Eriksson, L. Stenmark, Transmitter and receiver modules with integrated thermal control for spacecraft, in Radio Frequency MEMS, Series in Micro and Nanoengineering, Editura, Academiei Romane, Bucharest, Romania, ISBN: 973-27-0979-0, pp 147-158, 2003

U. Frisk, M. Hagström, J. Ala-Laurinaho, S. Andersson, J.-C. Berges, J.-P. Chabaud, M. Dahlgren, A. Emrich, H.-G. Florin, M. Fredrixon, T. Gaier, R. Haas, T. Hirvonen, Å. Hjalmarsson, B. Jakobsson, P. Jukkala, P. S. Kildal, E. Kollberg, J. Lassing, A. Lecacheux, P. Lehikoinen, A. Lehto, J. Mallat, C. Marty, D. Michet, J. Narbonne, M. Nexon, M. Olberg, A. O. H. Olofsson, G. Olofsson, A. Origné, M. Petersson, P. Piironen, R. Pons, D. Pouliquen, I. Ristorcelli, C. Rosolen, G. Rouaix, A. V. Räisänen, G. Serra, F. Sjöberg, L. Stenmark, S. Torchinsky, J. Tuovinen, C. Ullberg, E. Vinterhav, N. Wadefalk, H. Zirath, P. Zimmermann, R. Zimmermann, The Odin satellite – I. Radiometer design and test, Astronomy & Astrophysics, 402, pp L27-L34, 2003.

G. Frenning, A. K. Jonsson, A. L. Larsson, M Strömme, Theoretical investigation of ion conduction in three-layered ion-conductor systems: derivation of the isothermal transient ionic current and frequency-dependent impedance, Journal of Applied Physics, 94, pp 1629-1638, 2003

A.-L. Larsson, B.E. Sernelius, and G.A. Niklasson, Optical absorption of Li-intercalated polycrystalline tungsten oxide films: comparison to large polaron theory, Solid State Ionics, 165, pp 35-41, 2003

L. Klintberg, M. Karlsson, L. Stenmark, G. Thornell, A thermally activated paraffin-based actuator for gas-flow control in a satellite electrical propulsion system, Sensors and Actuators A, 105, pp 237-246, 2003

F. Bruhn, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, Nanospace-1: The Impacts of the first Swedish Nanosatellite on Spacecraft Architecture and Design, Acta Astronautica, 53(4-10) pp 633-643, 2003

Å. Richard, J. Köhler and K. Jonsson, Weibull Fracture Probability for Characterisation of the Anodic Bond Process, Sensors and Actuators A, 99, pp 304-311, 2002

J. Köhler, J. Bejhed, H. Kratz, U. Lindberg, K. Hjort, and L. Stenmark, A hybrid cold gas microthruster system for spacecraft, Sensors & Actuators A, 97-98, pp 587-598, 2002

L. Klintberg, M. Karlsson, L. Stenmark, J.-Å. Schweitz, G. Thornell, A large stroke, high force paraffin phase transition actuator, Sensors and Actuators A, 96, pp 189-195, 2002

P. Nilsson, M. Jönsson, L. Stenmark, Chip Mounting and interconnection in multi-chip modules for space applications, J. Micromech. Microeng. 11(4), pp 339-343, 2001

J. Köhler, C. Strandman, Ö. Vallin, C. Hedlund, and Y. Bäcklund, Silicon fusion bond interfaces resilient to wet anisotropic etchants, J. Micromech. Microeng. 11(4), pp 359–363, 2001

K. Jonsson, J. Köhler, C. Hedlund and L. Stenmark, Oxygen Plasma Wafer Bonding Evaluated by the Weibull Fracture Probability Method, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 11(4), pp 364-370, 2001

J. Köhler, K. Jonsson, S. Greek and L. Stenmark, Weibull Fracture Probability for Silicon Wafer Bonding Evaluation, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 147(12), pp 4683-4687, 2000

M. Brogren, G. L. Harding, R. Karmhag, C.-G. Ribbing G. A. Niklasson, L. Stenmark, Titanium-aluminium-nitride coatings for satellite temperature control, Thin Solid Films, 370, pp 268-277, 2000

PhD theses

Links lead to the respective comprehensive summary in which the thesis's papers are listed.

Kristoffer Palmer, Development of Microcomponents for Attitude and Communication Systems on Small Vehicles in Space and Extreme Environements, 2013

Jonas Jonsson, Microsystems Technology for Underwater Vehicle Applications, 2012

Anders Persson, Magnetoresistance and Space: Micro- and Nanofeature Sensors Designed, Manufactured and Evaluated for Space Magnetic Field Investigations , 2011

Tobias Böhnke, Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide Sun Angle Detectors and MEMS Thermal Control Surfaces for Space Applications, (Licentiate thesis), 2008

Johan Bejhed, Fluidic Microsystems for Micropropulsion Applications in Space, 2006

Hugo Nguyen, Microsystem Interfaces for Space, 2006

Kirk Williams, Laser-assisted CVD Fabrication and Characterization of Carbon and Tungsten Microhelices for Microthrusters, 2006

Henrik Kratz, Integrated Communications and Thermal Management Systems for Microsystem-based Spacecraft: A Multifunctional Microsystem Approach, 2006

Fredrik Bruhn, Miniaturized Multifunctional System Architecture for Satellites and Robotics, 2005

Kerstin Jonsson, Wafer Bonding for Spaceflight Applications: Processing and Characterisation, 2005

Anna-Lena Larsson, All-Thin-Film Electrochromic Devices for Optical and Thermal Modulation, 2004

Johan Köhler, Bringing Silicon Microsystems to Space: Manufacture, Performance, and Reliability, 2001

Conference contributions (a selection)

P. Sturesson, Z. Khaji, S. Knaust, J. Sundqvist, L. Klintberg, and G. Thornell, Thermomechanical stability and integrability of an embedded ceramic antenna with an integrated sensor element for wireless reading in harsh environments, Proceedings of PowerMEMS’13, London, Great Britain, December 3-6, 2013

A. Persson, M. Berglund, G. Thornell, G. Possnert, and M. Salehpour, State of the art Intracavity Optogalvanic Spectroscopy at Uppsala University, Proceedings of the 2nd Nordic Conference on Vibrational Spectroscopy, Uppsala, Sweden, Oct. 21-22, 2013

M. Berglund, A. Persson, H. Kratz, and G. Thornell, Microfluidics Integrable Plasma Source Powered by a Silicon Through-Substrate Split-Ring Resonator, Proceedings of Transducers ‘12 (17th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators), Barcelona, Spain, 2013

S. Ogden, J. Jonsson, R. Bodén, G. Thornell, K. Hjort, Latchable Valve for Microfluidic Sampling from a Miniature Submersible, Proceedings of Actuator’12, Bremen, Germany, June 18-20, 2012

V. Lekholm, K. Palmer, F. Ericson, and G. Thornell, Ceramic Cold Gas Microthruster with Integrated Flow Sensor, Proceedings of PowerMEMS’11, Seoul, South Korea, November 15-18, 2011

K. Palmer, V. Lekholm, H. Kratz, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, Development of a Suspended, Robust, Thermally Insulated Micro Chamber of Thick Silicon Dioxide for Microthrusters and Microreactors, Proceedings of PowerMEMS’11, Seoul, South Korea, November 15-18, 2011

P. Janhunen, S. Merikallio, P. Toivanen, J. Polkko, E. Haeggström, H. Seppänen, R. Kurppa, J. Ukkonen, T. Ylitalo, S. Kiprich, H. Koivisto, T. Kalvas, O. Tarvainen, J. Kauppinen, G. Thornell, H. Kratz, J. Sundqvist, T.-A. Grönland, H. Johansson, P. Rangsten, E. Vinterhav, M. Noorma, J. Envall, S. Lätt, V. Allik, K. Voormansik, U. Kvell, J.-P. Lebreton, M. Hallikainen, J. Praks, O. Krömer, R. Rosta, P. Salminen, G. Mengali, A. Quarta, G. Aliasi, S. Marcuccio, P. Pergola, and N. Giusti, Electric Solar Wind Sail in tailwind, EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2011, Nantes, France, October 2-7, 2011

J. Jonsson, J. Sundqvist, H. Nguyen, H. Kratz, M. Berglund, S. Ogden, K. Palmer, K. Smedfors, S. Wagner, K. Hjort, and G. Thornell, Miniaturized Submersible for Exploration on Earth and Beyond, Proceedings of 62nd International Astronautical Congress ’11, Cape Town, South Africa, October 3-7, 2011

K. Palmer, H. Kratz, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, Infrared imaging of an integratable, robust thermal flow sensor with a thick silicon dioxide membrane, Proceedings of Thermal Investigations of ICs and Systems. Paris, France, September 22-29, 2011

J. Jonsson, J. Sundqvist, H. Nguyen, H. Kratz, M. Berglund, S. Ogden, K. Palmer, K. Smedfors, S. Wagner, and G. Thornell, Miniaturized Submersible for Exploration of Small Aqueous Environments, Proceedings of Oceans ’11 (MTS/IEEE Kona), Kona, USA, September 19-22, 2011

S. Ogden, J. Jonsson, K. Hjort, and G. Thornell, A latchable high-pressure composite valve actuator combining paraffin and a low melting point alloy, Proceedings of Transducers ‘11 (16th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators), Beijing, China, 2011

J. Jonsson, M. Berglund, H. Kratz, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, A compact projection system enabling topographical measurements for a miniaturized submersible explorer, Proceedings of Transducers ‘11 (16th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators), Beijing, China, 2011

P. Janhunen, P. Toivanen, S. Merikallio, J. Polkko, E. Haeggström, H. Seppänen, R. Kurppa, J. Ukkonen, T. Ylitalo, S. Kiprich, H. Koivisto, T. Kalvas, O. Tarvainen, J. Kauppinen, G. Thornell, H. Kratz, J. Sundqvist, T.-A. Grönland, H. Johansson, P. Rangsten, E. Vinterhav, M. Noorma, J. Envall, S. Lätt, V. Allik, K. Voormansik, U. Kvell, J.-P. Lebreton, M. Hallikainen, J. Praks, O. Krömer, R. Rosta, P. Salminen, G. Mengali, A. Quarta, G. Aliasi, S. Marcuccio, P. Pergola, and N. Giusti, Electric Solar Wind Sail Propulsion System Development, The IEPC, International Electric Propulsion Conference, Wiesbaden, Germany, September 11-15, 2011

A. Persson, G. Thornell, R. Bejhed, P. Svedlindh, K. Gunnarsson, and H. Nguyen, Changing the Attitude Towards Magnetoresistance, Proceedings of 8th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems, Carlsbad, Czech Republic, June 5-10, 2011

Lekholm V, Ericson F, Palmer K, and Greger Thornell, Ceramic microcomponents for high-temperature fluidics, Proceedings of Power MEMS 2010, Leuven, Belgium, December 1-3, 2010

Hugo Nguyen, Anders Persson, and Greger Thornell, Material- and Fabrication-Governed Performance of a Tunneling Magnetometer, The 5th International Workshop on Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology, IWAMSN2010, Hanoi, Vietnam (invited), 2010

K. Palmer, M. Berglund, H. Kratz and G. Thornell, A Miniaturized Optical Communication System for Microspacecraft, Proceedings of Micronano System Workshop 2010, Stockholm, Sweden, May 4-5, 2010

K. Palmer, V. Lekholm, H. Johansson, P. Rangsten and G. Thornell, Verification of Microrocket Exhausts Using Schlieren Imaging, Proceedings of Micronano System Workshop 2010, Stockholm, Sweden, May 4-5, 2010

A. Persson, G. Thornell and H. Nguyen, A Microstructured Magnetoresistive Magnetometer for Space Applications, Proceedings of Micronano System Workshop 2010, Stockholm, Sweden, May 4-5, 2010

V. Lekholm, K. Palmer, H. Johansson, P. Rangsten and G. Thornell, Verifying Microexhausts with Schlieren Imaging, Proceedings of Space Propulsion 2010, San Sebastian, Spain, May 3-6, 2010

P. Janhunen, P.K. Toivanen, J. Polkko, S. Merikallio, P. Salminen, E. Haeggström, H. Seppänen, R. Kurppa, J. Ukkonen, S. Kiprich, G. Thornell, H. Kratz, L. Richter, O. Krömer, R. Roste, M. Noorma, J. Envall, S. Lätt, G. Mengali, A. Quarta, H. Koivisto, O. Tarvainen, T. Kalvas, J. Kauppinen, A. Nuottajärvi and A. Obraztsov, Electric Solar Wind Sail In-Space Propulsion Status Report, Proceedings of Space Propulsion 2010, San Sebastian, Spain, May 3-6, 2010

J. Jonsson, E. Edqvist, H. Kratz, M. Almqvist, and G. Thornell, Simulation and Evaluation of Small High-Frequency Side-Scan Sonars Using COMSOL, Proceedings of COMSOL Conference ’09, Milan, Italy, October 14-16, 2009

H. Nguyen, A. Persson and G. Thornell, Material considerations and fabrication methods for rapid prototyping of MTJ devices, Proceedings of Hoi nghi Vat lý chat ran và Khoa hoc Vat lieu toàn quoc lan thu 6, SPMS-2009, (invited), 2009

A. Persson, H. Nguyen, F. Riddar and G. Thornell, Micro- and nanostructured magnetic field sensor for space applications, Proceedings of Transducers ‘09 (15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators), Denver, Colorado, USA, 2009

S. Lotfi, K. Palmer, H. Kratz, and G. Thornell, Hybrid microtransmitter for free-space optical spacecraft communication – design, manufacturing and characterization, Proc. of MOEMS-MEMS, SPIE Photonics West, San José, January 24-29, 2009

H. Nguyen, J. Jonsson, E. Edqvist, J. Sundqvist, H. Kratz, and G. Thornell, A Heavily Miniaturized Submersible - A Terrestrial Kickoff, 10th Workshop on Advanced Space Technologies for Robotics and Automation – ASTRA 2008, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, November 11-13, 2008

K. Palmer, S. Lotfi, H. Kratz, and G. Thornell, A micromachined dual-axis actuator for Use in a miniaturized optical communication system, 59th International Astronautical Congress, Sept 29-Oct 3, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 2008

J. Köhler, H. Kratz, H. Nguyen, and G. Thornell, Modular multifunctional silicon microsystems for spacecraft applications, TRANSDUCERS '07 & Eurosensors XXI. 2007 14th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, 2007, pp 1673-1676

E. Öjefors, H. Kratz, A. Rydberg, Membrane antenna for silicon based 3D integrated microsystems, Proc. of MEMSWAVE, Lausanne, Switzerland, June 2005.

E. Öjefors, H. Kratz, A. Rydberg, Compact K-band membrane antennas for integration on low resistivity silicon substrates, Proc. of GigaHertz, Uppsala, Sweden, Nov. 2005.

J. Köhler, H. Kratz, M. Karlsson, A. Eriksson, G. Thornell, L. Stenmark, Integrated Communications and Thermal Management Microsystem for Advanced Spacecraft, GigaHertz 2005 (invited), Nov 8-9, Uppsala, Sweden, 2005.

J. Köhler, H. Kratz, M. Karlsson, A. Eriksson, G. Thornell, L. Stenmark, Integrated Communications and Thermal Management Microsystem for Advanced Spacecraft, 5th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technologies for Space, Oct 3–5, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 2005.

R. Bielby, B. Sanders, R. Hebden, J. Köhler, A. Baker, S. Mistry, J.-L. Moerel, W. Halswijk, The development of a hydrogen peroxide monopropellant microrocket engine using MEMS technology, 5th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technologies for Space, Oct 3–5, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 2005.

F. Bruhn, K. Pauly, and V. Kaznov, Extremely low mass spherical rovers for extreme environments and planetary exploration enabled with MEMS, European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP, n 603, Proceedings of i- SAIRAS 2005 - The 8th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Space, 2005, pp 347-354

J. Köhler, H. Nguyen, J. Bejhed, L. Stenmark, G. Thornell, Microsystem Interfaces - needs and example solutions, 5th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technologies for Space, Oct 3–5, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 2005.

A. M. Baker, J. Köhler, S. Mistry, A. Lecuyot, D. Liddle, Miniaturised propulsion & navigation systems for orbit control of low cost space missions, 5th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technologies for Space, Oct 3–5, Noordwijk, The NL, 2005.

H. Kratz, L. Stenmark, Micromachined S-band patch antenna with reduced dielectric constan, TRANSDUCERS '05. The 13th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems. Digest of Technical Papers (IEEE Cat. No. 05TH8791), 2005, pt. 1, p 1088-91 Vol. 1

T. Böhnke, L. Stenmark, Development of a MOEMS sun sensor for space applications, TRANSDUCERS '05. The 13th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems. Digest of Technical Papers (IEEE Cat. No. 05TH8791), 2005, pt. 1, p 589-92 Vol. 1

A. B. Eriksson, R. Lindegren, J. Köhler, A Dynamic Millinewton Thrust Vector Measurement System in Silicon, 13th Int. Conf. Solid-State Sensors & Actuators(Transducers '05), pp 547-550, Seuol, Korea, 2005.

K. L. Williams, J. Köhler, M. Boman, Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of LCVD-Deposited Carbon Micro-Springs, 13th Int. Conf. Solid-State Sensors & Actuators (Transducers '05), pp 855-858, Seuol, Korea, 2005.

H. Kratz, E. Öjefors, L. Stenmark, Vital parts for RF microsystems under development for nanospacecraft at the Ångström Space Technology Centre (ÅSTC), Proc. of MEMSWAVE, Uppsala, Sweden, June 2004.

R. Hebden, A. M. Baker, L. Stenmark, J. Köhler, J.-L. Moerel, W. Halswijk, Towards the development of a monopropellant microrocket engine using MEMS technology, PowerMEMS 2004, Kyoto, Japan, Nov 28-30, 2004.

J. Bejhed, J. Wallbank, R. Lindegren, R. Thorslund, A. M. Baker, L. Stenmark, J. Köhler, Catalyst microsystem design and manufacture for a monopropellant microrocket engine, PowerMEMS 2004, Kyoto, Japan, Nov 28-30, 2004.

J. Köhler, J.-L. Moerel, W. Halswijk, A. M. Baker, R. Hebden, L. Stenmark, Detailed design of a monopropellant microrocket engine using MEMS Technology, PowerMEMS 2004, Kyoto, Japan, Nov 28-30, 2004.

L. Stenmark, J. Köhler, NanoSpace-1, The MNT-Based Nanosatellite, Small Satellites and Space Systems, La Rochelle, France, pp 1-8, 2004.

J. Bejhed, A. Eriksson, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, The Development of a Micro Machined Xenon Feed System, AIAA-2004-3976, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, pp 1-8, 2004.

A. E. Behar, F. C. Bruhn, F. D. Carsey, Exploring Miniaturization Limits for an Instrumented Autonomous Submersible Explorer for Extreme Environments, 13th International Symposium on Unmanned Untethered Submersible Technology, New Technologies and Their Integration with Modular AUV Platform Systems, New England Center, University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire, August 24 - 27, 2003.

K. Williams, A. B. Eriksson, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, Micro-coil heaters for improved performance in cold/hot gas microthrusters in silicon, PowerMEMS 2003, Makuhari, Japan, pp 53-56, 2003.

R. Hebden, A. Baker, L. Stenmark, J. Köhler, F. Bouquet, Development of a Monopropellant Microrocket Engine as a Step towards a High-performance Bipropellant Microrocket, PowerMEMS 2003, Makuhari, Japan, pp 161-164, 2003.

C. Rossi, A. Chaalane, B. Larangot, V. Conédéra, D. Briand, P.-Q. Pham, J. Köhler, K. Jonsson, H. Kratz, M. Puig-Vidal, P. Miribel-Català, E. Montané, J. Samitier, Pyrotechnical microthrusters for space application, PowerMEMS 2003, Makuhari, Japan, pp 57-60, 2003.

F. C. Bruhn, J. Köhler, and L. Stenmark, Micro/Nano Probes Enabling Next Generation Space Exploration, 4th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technology for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, pp 170-189, 2003.

H. Nguyen, J. Bejhed, K. L. Williams, K. Jonsson, H. Kratz, A. B. Eriksson, J. Köhler, and L. Stenmark, Micropropulsion systems research and manufacture in Sweden, 4th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technology for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, pp 476-485, 2003.

J. Köhler, L. Marchand, and L. Stenmark, Quality assurance in complex microsystem development, 4th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technology for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, pp 276-286, 2003.

J. Köhler, A. B. Eriksson, and L. Stenmark, LOVECraft: Atmospheric entry and deployment of a miniaturised aerobot for exploring the atmosphere of Venus, 3rd Atmospheric Reentry Vehicles and Systems Symposium, Paper no 24-063-P, pp 1-8, Arcachon, France, 2003.

J. Köhler and L. Stenmark, Microsystems in Space, The 7th International Conference on Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems (COMS 2002), Ypsilanti, Michigan, pp 129-132, 2002.

J. Köhler, A. B. Eriksson, L. Stenmark, Micropropulsion systems for future space missions, Invited to Power MEMS 2002, Tsukuba, Japan, pp 144-147, 2002.

H. Nguyen, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, The merits of cold gas micropropulsion in state-of-the-art space missions, The 53rd International Astronautical Congress (World Space Congress), IAC-02-S.2.07, Houston, Texas, pp 1-8, 2002.

T. Böhnke, L. Stenmark, Development of a micromachined thin film sun sensor for space applications, Eurosensors XVI, The 16th European Conference on Solid-State Transducers, September 15-18, 2002, Prague, Czech Republic, 2002.

J. Bejhed, U. Lindberg, L. Stenmark, A miniturized Xenon Feed System for Electric Propulsion, 53nd Int. Astronautical Congr., IAC-02-S.5.04, Huston, Texas USA 10-19 October 2002.

L. Stenmark, A. Eriksson, Cold Gas Micro Thrusters – Final edition, AIAA paper 2002-5765, Nanotech 2002, Houston Texas, 2002.

F. Bruhn, J. Köhler, L. Stenmark, NanoSpace-1: the Impacts of the First Swedish Nanosatellite On Spacecraft Architecture and Design, Invited Paper, 53rd Int. Astronautical Congr. (World Space Congress), IAC-02-U.4.01, Houston, Texas, pp 1-11, 2002.

H. Kratz, M. Karlsson, L. Stenmark, A transceiver with integrated thermal control for spacecraft, Proc. of MEMSWAVE, Heraklion, Crete, June 2002.

J. Köhler, K. Jonsson, F. Bruhn, L. Marchand, L. Stenmark, Mechanical Reliability of Silicon Microsystem Fusion Bonds In Spaceflight Environment, 52nd Int. Astronautical Congr., IAF-01-I.5.05, Toulouse, France, pp 1-11, 2001.

L. Stenmark, Water, a multifunctional fluid in spacecraft design, International Conference on Green Propellant for Space Propulsion, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 20-22 June, 2001.

J. Köhler, U. Simu, J. Bejhed, H. Kratz, K. Jonsson, H. Nguyen, F. Bruhn, C. Hedlund, U. Lindberg, K. Hjort, L. Stenmark, A Hybrid Cold Gas Microthruster System for Spacecraft, 11th Int. Conf. Solid-State Sensors & Actuators, pp 886-889, (Transducers '01), Munich, Germany, 10-14 June, 2001.

L. Stenmark, Microsystems in Space Exploration, Transducers ’01, Eurosensors XV, Munich, Germany, 10-14 June, 2001.

L. Stenmark, F. Bruhn, Micro/Nano-Technologies for High Performance Spacecraft, ISU Symposium 2001, Smaller Satellites: Bigger Business, ISU, Strasbourg, France, 27 March – 1 April, 2001.

L. Stenmark, Miniaturization for Bepi-Colombo, EGS XXVI General Assembly, Nice, France, 22-30 March, 2001.

J. Köhler, C. Strandman, Ö. Vallin, C. Hedlund, Y. Bäcklund, Silicon fusion bond interfaces resilient to wet anisotropic etchants, Micromechanics Europe 2000 (MME '00), Uppsala, Sweden, pp 142-145, 2000.

K. Jonsson, J. Köhler, C. Hedlund, L. Stenmark, Oxygen plasma wafer bonding evaluated by the Weibull fracture probability method, Micromechanics Europe 2000 (MME '00), Uppsala, Sweden, 146-149, 2000.

P. Nilsson, M. Jönsson, L. Stenmark, Chip mounting and interconnection in multi- chip modules for space applications, MME '00, pp. 339, .

A.-L. Larsson, J. Solis, G. A. Niklasson, L. Stenmark, Infrared Absorption of Li-Intercalated Tungsten Oxide, IME-4 (International Meeting on Electrochromism), WD12, The Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Sweden, 21-23 August, 2000.

A.-L. Larsson, G. A. Niklasson, L. Stenmark, Infrared Optical Properties of Sputtered WO3, Proc. SPIE, 4102-09: Inorganic optical materials II, Editors: A. J. Marker, E. G. Arthurs, p.69-78, SPIE’s 45th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA, 30 July– 4 August, 2000.

A.-L. Larsson, G. A. Niklasson, L. Stenmark, Functional surfaces for thermal control, 3rd Round Table on Micro/Nano-Technologies for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 15-17 May, 2000.

J. Köhler, U. Simu, K. Jonsson, M. Lang, L. Stenmark., Feasibility demonstration of the micropropulsion cold gas thruster system, 3rd Round Table on Micro/Nano-Technologies for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, pp 219-226, 2000.

L. Stenmark, The Ångström Space Technology Centre, 3rd Round Table on Micro/Nano-Technologies for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 15-17 May, 2000.

T. Ewert, L. Stenmark, Micromachined microwave components for high data rate communication, 3rd Round Table on Micro/Nano-Technologies for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 15-17 May, 2000.

J. Köhler, M. Jönsson, K. Larsson, U. Simu, L. Stenmark, Mass flows of fluidic components for cold gas thruster systems, 2nd Int. Conf. on Integrated Micro/Nano Technology for Space Applications, Pasadena, Cf, USA, pp 222-229, 1999.

J. Köhler, K. Jonsson, M. Jönsson, L. Stenmark, Y. Bäcklund, Space qualification of direct bonded silicon microsystems, 2nd International Conference on Integrated Micro/Nano Technology for Space Applications, Pasadena, California, USA, 1999.

J. Köhler, K. Jonsson, S. Greek, L. Stenmark, Y. Bäcklund, Weibull fracture probability for silicon wafer bond evaluation, 5th Int. Symp. Semicond. Wafer Bonding, Honolulu, Hawaii, pp 209-217, 1999.

Y. Bäcklund, K. Hjort, S. Johansson, L. Stenmark, Micro Sculpturing - Somewhat new materials and micromachining methods to meet new applications, Eurosensors XIII ´99 - 13th European Conf. on Solid-State Transducers, 527-530, The Hague, The Netherlands, 12-15 September, 1999.

M. Brogren, G. L. Harding, R. Karmhag G. A. Niklasson, C.-G. Ribbing, L. Stenmark, TixAlyN Coatings for Temperature Control of Spacecraft, EUROPTO Conference on Advances in Optical Interference Coatings, SPIE Vol 3738, pp 493-501, Berlin, Germany, 25-27 May, 1999.

A.-L. Larsson, G. A. Niklasson, L. Stenmark, Thin film coatings with variable emittance, EUROPTO Conference on Advances in Optical Interference Coatings, SPIE Vol 3738, pp 486-492, Berlin, Germany, 25-27 May, 1999.

M. Brogren, A.-L. Larsson, G. L. Harding, R. Karmhag, C.-G. Ribbing, G. A. Niklasson, L. Stenmark, Optical coatings for temperature control of spacecraft, Optik i Sverige, Stockholm, Sweden, October, 1998.

L. Stenmark, Development of Micro/Nano Technologies for Small Satellites, 4th International Symposium Small Satellites System and Services, Antibes, France, 14-18 September, 1998.

L. Stenmark, MEMS Technology for Microsatellites, MMC/KTH Joint Seminar on Micromachines 1998, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden, 15 June, 1998.

A. Deschamps, P. Encrenaz, P. Febvre et. al., A Balloon Experiment Searching for the 425 GHz O2 line with an SIS Receiver, ESA Workshop on millimetre wave Technology and Applications, Espoo, Finland, 27-29 May, 1998.

L. Stenmark, Micro Structure Technology for Space Applications, Aerospace workshop France-Suede, Toulouse, France, 13-15 May, 1998.

T. Bakke, J. Köhler, Y. Bäcklund, S. Mukherjee, Silicon semi-circular tapered structures made by diffusion limited HF:HNO3 wet etching, Micromechanics Europe 1998 (MME’98), Ulvik, Norway, pp.63-65, 1998.

L. Stenmark, Y. Bäcklund, J. Köhler, K. Larsson, and U. Simu, Micro propulsion thrusters for space applications, MSW'98 (Micro Structure Workshop), Uppsala, Sweden, 25-26 March, 1998.

L. Stenmark, Micro Machined Cold Gas Thrusters, Workshop on Low Cost Spacecraft Propulsion Technologies for Small Satellites, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 19-20 March, 1998.

J. Köhler, Ö. Vallin, C. Strandman, C. Hedlund, Y. Bäcklund, Etching through Si-Si direct bonded interfaces, Micromechanics Europe 1997 (MME '97), Southampton, UK, pp 35-38, 1997.

J. Köhler, Y. Bäcklund, L. Stenmark, T. Backe, S. Muhkerjee, Cold Gas Thrusters Micromachined in Silicon – Design plan, 2nd Round Table on Micro-Nano Technologies for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 15-17 October, 1997.

L. Stenmark, M. Lang, J. Köhler, U. Simu, Micro Machined Propulsion Components, 2nd Round Table on Micro-Nano Technologies for Space, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 15-17 October, pp. 69-76, 1997.

L. Stenmark, M. Lang, Micro Propulsion Thrusters and Technologies, MME ´97, Southampton, GB, pp. 231-237, September, 1997.

L. Stenmark, M. Lang, Solar Sail Attitude Control System, Proc. Second European Spacecraft Propulsion Conference, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 27-29 May, 1997.

T. Carlberg, H. Fredriksson, P. Sunnerkranz, S. Grahn, L. Stenmark, The Swedish Texus Experiment--A Technical Description and Some Preliminary Results, in Proceedings of Esrange Symposium, Ajaccio, 24-29 April, 1978, ESA SP-135, pp. 325-338, June, 1978.

Diploma works (a selection)

Ernesto Vargas Catalan, Design and Manufacturing of a Rotationally Symmetric Cold Gas Nozzle in Silicon (2012)

Mikael Blomqvist, Construction and evaluation of a magnetoresistive ground penetrating radar system (2011)

Qiwei Zhu, BERT and FFT measurement systems for high-speed communications and magnetometry (2011)

Tomas Halvarsson, Ett kommunikationssystem för fiberoptisk överföring av bilddata förvärvad av en miniatyriserad undervattensfarkost (2011)

Katarina Smedfors, A microtechnology-based sensor system for deepwater analysis from a miniaturized submersible (2010)

Martin Berglund, Optical measuring system using a camera and laser fan-out for narrow mounting on a miniaturized submarine (2009)

Ville Lekholm, Schlieren imaging of microrocket jets (2009)

Johan Sundqvist, A Broadband Measurement System for 3-D Space Magnetometry (2008)

Carl Brännlund, High Speed Electronics for Free Space Optical Communication between Spacecraft (2008)

Pär-Johan Oscarsson, Simulation of Optical Communication for Formation Flying Spacecraft (2008)

Lukas Karlsson, Development of Electronics for Ultra-Broadband Space Magnetometry (2008)

Lise Bilhaut, A Microsystems Technology Implementation of an Optical Reflector for Miniaturized Silicon Space Systems (2005)

Peter Åstrand, Design Rules for Micro Filters – A numerical analysis based on FEM (2005)

Torbjörn Klemensson, Integrated Sensor Electronics for Cold Gas Micro Thrusters (2004)

Robert Thorslund, Through-wafer vias and their applications in 3D structures (2003)

Jonas Backlund, Theory and experimental verification of sub-µN-thrust resolution measurements using a zero force restoring thrust balance for micropropulsion system characterization (2003)

Robert Lindegren, A dynamic millinewton thrust vector measurement system in silicon using modal analysis (2003)

Viktor Kaznov, Feasibility study on the Spherical Mobile Investigator of Planetary Surface (SMIPS) (2002)

Rebecca Stjernberg, Characterisation of Lead Zirconium Titanate Valve for Space Applications (2002)

Mikael Karlsson, Design, fabrication and evalutation of a paraffin activated thermal switch for nanosatellites (2001)

Kerstin Jonsson, Hydrophilic Silicon Direct Bonding using Wet Chemical Treatments and Low Temperature Annealing (2000)

Peter Nilsson, Chip Mounting and Interconnection on Silicon Substrate (2000)

Tony Ewert, A micromachined resonator cavity for 17 GHz (1999)

Mats Jönsson, Design and Evaluation of Anisotropic Wet Etched Nozzles for Cold Gas Thrusters (September 1998)