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Method for exciting a mobile element of a microstructure

US8193492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2010
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C99/004
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention pertains to a method for exciting a resonant element of a microstructure, this element being mobile according to one degree of freedom. The method comprises a step for applying a charged particle beam to said microstructure, the beam being configured so as to drive the element in an alternating motion depending on its degree of freedom.

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