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SCOPE

The Nano-Net conference positions itself at the intersection of two worlds, namely, emerging nano-technologies on one-side, and network/communication theory on the other side. The standing question that this conference will address is: What are the new communication paradigms that derive from the transition from micro- to nano-scale devices? The related degrees of freedom and constraints associated with these new technologies will change our notions about efficient network and system design. Nano-Net provides a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion of new techniques in modeling, design, simulation, and fabrication of network and communication systems at the nano-scale.

PAPERS

The conference invites original technical papers that have not been previously published and are not currently under review for publication elsewhere. Contributions addressing all subjects pertaining to nano-technology & networking are solicited. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Networks-on-Chip (NoC)

    • Network architectures and topologies, NoC performance and trade-off analysis, Energy efficiency and power management, CAD flows for NoCs and MP-SoC platforms, Fault tolerance and reliability issues
  • Innovative System Interconnects

    • Nano-technologies and devices for on-chip interconnects (CNTs, semic., metallic and DNA-templated nanowires), Molecular, optical and wireless interconnects, Interconnects for non-charge-based devices
  • Architectures and Systems for Nano-Networks

    • Implications of nano-networks on processor and memory architectures, New computing paradigms for nano-networks, Hybrid CMOS-nano network systems, Self-organization in nano-scale systems
  • Novel Information Theory Aspects of Nano-Networks

    • Re-configurability of nano-networks, Statistical mechanics approach to nano-communications, Routing/addressing issues in nano-networks, Nano-coding, Applications of complex networks theory
  • Modeling, and Simulation of Nano-Networks

    • Physical characterization/modeling of nano-scale interconnects and devices, Fault-tolerant aspects of nano-devices, Self-healing properties of nano-networks, "Nano-CAD", Bio-inspired aspects

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Prospective authors are encouraged to submit a PDF version of the full paper in English. Papers are limited to 5 two-column pages, in a font no smaller than 10-points. Presentation will be either oral or in poster format, as deemed appropriate by the Technical Program Committee.

PUBLICATION

All submitted papers will be subject to a rigorous peer-review. Accepted papers will be published by the ACM in the Nano-Net Conference Proceedings, and made available online through ACM Digital Library. A selected number of high-quality papers will be considered for publication in the ACM Journal on Emerging Technologies in Computing Systems (JETC). Also, selected papers with a strong nanoscale device component will be reviewed for publication in a Special Section of the IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology.

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Proposals for Special Sessions, especially focusing on future applications of nano-networks are encouraged. Potential Special Session organizers should submit a proposal of at most 5 pages, including scope/motivation of the session, list of invited papers (still subject to peer-review) and short-bio of the organizer(s). Proposals should be submitted by e-mail to: special-sessions@nanonets.org