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Generating surface plasmons using electrical current

US8811128B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2013
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device comprises a near field transducer (NFT) and electrodes configured to at least one of generate or enhance surface plasmons in the NFT by passing electrical current through a portion of the NFT.

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