Method for providing nano-structures of uniform length

Details Method for providing nano-structures of uniform length Method for providing nano-structures of uniform length

2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Pert, Evan (Department: 2826)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Miscellaneous

C977S726000, C430S644000, C156S598000

Reexamination Certificate

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06998358

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to the field of nanotechnology. Specifically the invention describes a method for cutting a multiplicity of nano-structures to uniform dimensions of length, length and width, or area, or to a specific distribution of lengths or area using various cutting techniques.

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