Atomic scale electronic switch

Details Atomic scale electronic switch Atomic scale electronic switch

1992-07-27

1994-06-21

Dzierzynski, Paul M.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Specific detail of information handling portion of system

Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium

250306, H01J 3730

Patent

active

053233760

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an atomic scale electronic switch; wherein the position of one or more atoms or molecules is or are varied to control the state of the switch. The switch includes a plurality of fixed terminals approximately separated less than 100 .ANG.. Controlling the state of the switch is accomplished by applying a voltage or current to the terminals, thereby moving at least one atoms toward a desired terminal.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4340953 (1982-07-01), Iwamura et al.
patent: 5166919 (1992-11-01), Eigler

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Atomic scale electronic switch does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Atomic scale electronic switch, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Atomic scale electronic switch will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2225826