Nanowire electron scattering spectroscopy

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2006-08-28

2009-06-16

Nguyen, Kiet T (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Electron energy analysis

Reexamination Certificate

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07547881

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for spectroscopic identification of molecules using nanoscale wires are disclosed. According to one of the methods, nanoscale wires are provided, electrons are injected into the nanoscale wire; and inelastic electron scattering is measured via excitation of low-lying vibrational energy levels of molecules bound to the nanoscale wire.

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