公开(公告)号：US20120013902A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12836097

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huel Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huel Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/651

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting at least one species using Raman light detection includes at least one laser source for illuminating a sample containing the at least one species. The apparatus also includes a modulating element for modulating a spatial relationship between the sample and the light beams to cause relative positions of the sample and the light beams to be oscillated, in which Raman light at differing intensity levels are configured to be emitted from the at least one species based upon the different wavelengths of the light beams illuminating the sample. The apparatus also includes a Raman light detector and a post-signal processing unit configured to detect the at least one species.

Abstract translation: 用于使用拉曼光检测来检测至少一种物质的装置包括用于照亮含有至少一种物质的样品的至少一个激光源。 该装置还包括用于调制样品与光束之间的空间关系的调制元件，以使得样品和光束的相对位置发生振荡，其中以不同强度水平的拉曼光被配置为从at 基于照射样品的光束的不同波长的至少一种物质。 该装置还包括拉曼光检测器和被配置为检测至少一种物种的后信号处理单元。

公开(公告)号：US20110188033A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US12696853

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jingjing Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jingjing Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting at least one molecule using Raman light detection includes a substrate for supporting a sample containing the at least one molecule, a laser source for emitting a laser beam to cause Raman light emission from the at least one molecule, a modulating element for modulating a spatial relationship between the laser beam and the substrate at an identified frequency to cause the Raman light to be emitted from the at least one molecule at the identified frequency, at least one detector for detecting the Raman light emitted from the at least one molecule, and a post-signal processing unit configured to process the detected Raman light emission at the identified frequency to detect the at least one molecule.

Abstract translation: 用于使用拉曼光检测检测至少一个分子的装置包括用于支撑含有至少一个分子的样品的基底，用于发射激光束以产生来自至少一个分子的拉曼光发射的激光源， 以识别的频率调制激光束和衬底之间的空间关系，以使所述拉曼光以所识别的频率从所述至少一个分子发射;至少一个检测器，用于检测从所述至少一个分子发射的拉曼光 以及后信号处理单元，被配置为处理所识别的频率处的所检测的拉曼光发射以检测所述至少一个分子。

公开(公告)号：US07924413B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12074133

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: R. Stanley Williams ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jason Blackstock ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： R. Stanley Williams ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jason Blackstock ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: H01L33/18 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01S5/341 ,  H01S5/4031

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to nanowire-based devices that can be configured and operated as modulators, chemical sensors, and light-detection devices. In one aspect, a nanowire-based device includes a reflective member, a resonant cavity surrounded by at least a portion of the reflective member, and at least one nanowire disposed within the resonant cavity. The nanowire includes at least one active segment selectively disposed along the length of the nanowire to substantially coincide with at least one antinode of light resonating within the cavity. The active segment can be configured to interact with the light resonating within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及可以配置和操作为调制器，化学传感器和光检测装置的基于纳米线的器件。 在一个方面，基于纳米线的器件包括反射部件，由反射部件的至少一部分包围的谐振腔以及设置在谐振腔内的至少一个纳米线。 纳米线包括至少一个有源区段，沿着纳米线的长度选择性地设置，以与腔内谐振的至少一个光波导基本重合。 活动段可以被配置为与腔内共振的光相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US07907275B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12488318

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A type and polarization selective device for Raman spectroscopy includes a set of at least two antennas and a gap at their intersection. First antenna geometry is such that it is configured to resonate, for first or second (different from the first) polarization, at a predetermined stimulation frequency of a material for which Raman scattering is to be studied, or at a Stokes or anti-Stokes frequency corresponding with the material when excited at stimulation frequency. Second antenna geometry is such that it is configured to resonate, for the other of second or first polarization, at the Stokes frequency when the first antenna is configured to resonate at the stimulation or anti-Stokes frequency, or at the anti-Stokes frequency when the first antenna is configured to resonate at the stimulation or Stokes frequency, or at the stimulation frequency when the first antenna is configured to resonate at the Stokes or anti-Stokes frequency.

Abstract translation: 用于拉曼光谱的类型和偏振选择装置包括至少两个天线的集合和它们的相交处的间隙。 第一天线几何形状使得其被配置为在要研究拉曼散射的材料的预定刺激频率下或在斯托克斯或反斯托克斯频率下谐振第一或第二（不同于第一极化）的极化 在刺激频率下激发时对应材料。 第二天线几何形状使得当第一天线被配置为以刺激或反斯托克斯频率或反斯托克斯频率谐振时，或者在反斯托克斯频率下，其被配置为在第二或第一极化中的另一个中以斯托克斯频率谐振， 第一天线被配置为在刺激或斯托克斯频率或刺激频率下谐振，当第一天线被配置为以斯托克斯或反斯托克斯频率谐振时。

公开(公告)号：US07829050B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11707601

申请日：2007-02-13

Applicant: Zhaoning Yu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Zhaoning Yu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: C01B21/068

CPC classification number: C30B29/10 ,  C30B29/60

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of forming single-crystal metal-silicide nanowires and resulting nanowire structures. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of fabricating nanowires is disclosed. In the method, a number of nanowire-precursor members are formed. Each of the nanowire-precursor members includes a substantially single-crystal silicon region and a polycrystalline-metallic region. The substantially single-crystal silicon region and the polycrystalline-metallic region of each of the nanowire-precursor members is reacted to form corresponding substantially single-crystal metal-silicide nanowires. In another embodiment of the present invention, a nanowire structure is disclosed. The nanowire structure includes a substrate having an electrically insulating layer. A number of substantially single-crystal metal-silicide nanowires are positioned on the electrically insulating layer.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施方案涉及形成单晶金属硅化物纳米线和所得纳米线结构的方法。 在本发明的一个实施例中，公开了一种制造纳米线的方法。 在该方法中，形成许多纳米线前体部件。 每个纳米线前体构件包括基本单晶硅区域和多晶金属区域。 每个纳米线前体部件的大致单晶硅区域和多晶金属区域反应形成对应的基本单晶金属硅化物纳米线。 在本发明的另一个实施方案中，公开了一种纳米线结构。 纳米线结构包括具有电绝缘层的衬底。 大量单晶金属硅化物纳米线位于电绝缘层上。

公开(公告)号：US20100253940A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12416907

申请日：2009-04-01

Applicant: Qiangfei Xia ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Jing Tang

Inventor： Qiangfei Xia ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Jing Tang

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01N2021/058 ,  Y10S977/712

Abstract: A structure for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy is disclosed herein. A substrate has a stack configured vertically thereon. The stack encompasses at least two metal layers and at least one dielectric layer therebetween. Each layer of the stack has a controlled thickness, and each of the at least two metal layers is configured to exhibit a predetermined characteristic of plasmonic resonance.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了表面增强拉曼光谱的结构。 衬底具有垂直地配置的堆叠。 堆叠包括至少两个金属层和其间的至少一个电介质层。 堆叠的每个层具有受控的厚度，并且所述至少两个金属层中的每一个被配置为表现出等离子体共振的预定特性。

公开(公告)号：US07709298B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11779423

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L21/82

CPC classification number: H01L29/125 ,  B82Y10/00

Abstract: A method for selectively altering a predetermined portion of an object or an external member in contact with the predetermined portion of the object is disclosed. The method includes selectively electrically addressing the predetermined portion, thereby locally resistive heating the predetermined portion, and exposing the object, including the predetermined portion, to the external member.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于选择性地改变与物体的预定部分接触的物体或外部构件的预定部分的方法。 该方法包括选择性地电寻址预定部分，由此局部地阻止加热预定部分，并将包括预定部分的物体暴露于外部构件。

公开(公告)号：US20090274874A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12247832

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: B32B5/00 ,  B28B11/08

CPC classification number: H01L51/0012 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F7/0002 ,  H01L51/001 ,  H01L51/0021 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/249921

Abstract: A photonic device includes a substrate and at least one molecularly assembled or atomic layer deposited nano-structure defined on the substrate. The nano-structure has a controlled resolution less than or equal to 100 nm.

Abstract translation: 光子器件包括衬底和限定在衬底上的至少一个分子组装或原子层沉积的纳米结构。 纳米结构具有小于或等于100nm的受控分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US07609377B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US11796455

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhaoning Yu ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhaoning Yu ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: An apparatus and related methods for facilitating surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is described. A SERS-active structure near which a plurality of analyte molecules is disposed is periodically deformed at an actuation frequency. A synchronous measuring device synchronized with the actuation frequency receives Raman radiation scattered from the analyte molecules and generates therefrom at least one Raman signal measurement.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于促进表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）的装置和相关方法。 多个分析物分子附近的SERS-活性结构以致动频率周期性地变形。 与致动频率同步的同步测量装置接收从分析物分子散射的拉曼辐射，并由此产生至少一个拉曼信号测量。

公开(公告)号：US20090255555A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12082750

申请日：2008-04-14

Applicant: Roman Gouk ,  Chung-Huan Jeon ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Madhava Rao Yalamanchili ,  James S. Papanu

Inventor： Roman Gouk ,  Chung-Huan Jeon ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Madhava Rao Yalamanchili ,  James S. Papanu

IPC: B08B3/12 ,  B08B13/00

CPC classification number: B08B3/12 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B7/028 ,  G03F1/82 ,  H01L21/67051

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a workpiece are disclosed. A gas and cleaning solution are supplied to an atomizing nozzle which atomizes the cleaning solution and sprays the top surface of a workpiece with an atomized spray. A liquid having a controlled gas content is flowed to the top surface of the workpiece from a rinse nozzle. Megasonic energy is applied from the backside of the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于清洁工件的方法和设备。 将气体和清洁溶液供应到雾化喷嘴，该雾化喷嘴使清洁溶液雾化并用雾化喷雾喷射工件的顶表面。 具有受控气体含量的液体从冲洗喷嘴流到工件的顶表面。 从工件的背面施加超声波能量。