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Nanotube signal transmission system

US9086523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2012
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for transmitting signals. An apparatus comprises a tube comprising a number of layers of carbon forming a wall of the tube. The number of layers of carbon has a number of optical properties configured to propagate an optical signal and a number of electrical properties configured to conduct an electrical signal.

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