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Nanowire electron scattering spectroscopy

US7547881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2006
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y15/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices for spectroscopic identification of molecules using nanoscale wires are disclosed. According to one of the methods, nanoscale wires are provided, electrons are injected into the nanoscale wire; and inelastic electron scattering is measured via excitation of low-lying vibrational energy levels of molecules bound to the nanoscale wire.

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