公开(公告)号：US07995201B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12287549

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Ekaterina Viktorovna Ponizovskaya ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Ekaterina Viktorovna Ponizovskaya ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to plasmonic electric-field concentrators and to systems incorporating the plasmonic electric-field concentrators to perform Raman spectroscopy. In one aspect, a plasmonic electric-field concentrator comprises two or more large features, and a relatively small feature similar in shape to large features positioned adjacent to the two or more large features. The features are arranged so that when light of an appropriate wavelength is incident on the features, surface plasmon polaritons form on the outer surfaces of the features. The surface plasmon polaritons have associated electric fields extending perpendicular to the surfaces of the features. The electric fields are concentrated in the space between features forming an electric field hot spot that enhances Raman scattered light emitted from an analyte proximate to or absorbed on the features.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及等离子体电场集中器以及结合等离子体激元集中器以执行拉曼光谱的系统。 一方面，等离子体电场集中器包括两个或更多个大特征，以及与形状相邻的相对较小的特征，其尺寸与两个或更多个特征邻近的大特征相似。 特征被布置成使得当适当波长的光入射到特征上时，在特征的外表面上形成表面等离子体激元。 表面等离子体激元极化子具有垂直于特征表面延伸的相关电场。 电场集中在形成电场热点的特征之间的空间中，其增强了从附近或被吸收在特征上的分析物发射的拉曼散射光。

公开(公告)号：US20110188034A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US12697136

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Michael J. Stuke ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Min Hu ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan (Sy) Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Michael J. Stuke ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Min Hu ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan (Sy) Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) apparatus, system and method employ a plurality of nanorods configured to vibrate. The apparatus includes the nanorods having tips at free ends opposite an end attached to a substrate. The tips are configured to adsorb an analyte and to vibrate at a vibration frequency. The apparatus further includes a vibration source configured to vibrate the free ends of the nanorods at the vibration frequency in a back-and-forth motion. Vibration of the nanorods is configured to facilitate detection of a Raman scattering signal emitted by the analyte adsorbed on the nanorod tips. The system further includes a synchronous detector configured to receive the Raman signal and to be gated cooperatively with the vibration of the nanorods. The method includes inducing a vibration of the nanorods, illuminating the vibrating tips to produce a Raman signal, and detecting the Raman signal using the detector.

Abstract translation: 表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）装置，系统和方法采用配置成振动的多个纳米棒。 该装置包括纳米棒，其具有与连接到基底的端部相对的自由端处的尖端。 尖端被配置为吸附分析物并以振动频率振动。 该装置还包括一个振动源，其构造成以往复运动的振动频率使纳米棒的自由端振动。 纳米棒的振动被配置为便于检测由吸附在纳米棒尖端上的分析物发射的拉曼散射信号。 该系统还包括一个同步检测器，其被配置为接收拉曼信号并与纳米棒的振动协同地门控。 该方法包括诱导纳米棒的振动，照亮振动尖端以产生拉曼信号，以及使用检测器检测拉曼信号。

公开(公告)号：US07965388B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

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 ,  G01N21/65

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：US20100321685A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

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 ,  G03F7/20 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B29D11/00

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，当第二天线几何形状被配置为对于第二或第一极化中的另一个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：US07780841B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11059258

申请日：2005-02-15

Applicant: Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  William M. Tong ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Yong Chen

Inventor： Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  William M. Tong ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Yong Chen

IPC: G01N27/327

CPC classification number: G01N33/5308 ,  G01N33/5438 ,  G01N2430/00

Abstract: A sensor array for sensing at least one of chemical moieties and biological moieties is provided. The sensor array comprises a plurality of working electrodes electrically associated with a reference electrode, each working electrode in combination with the reference electrode forming a transducer. Each working electrode is provided with a coating of a sensing element comprised of an ionizable moiety and a functional group sensitive to one of the chemical and/or biological moieties.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于感测化学部分和生物部分中的至少一个的传感器阵列。 传感器阵列包括与参考电极电连接的多个工作电极，每个工作电极与参考电极组合形成换能器。 每个工作电极设置有由可电离部分和对化学和/或生物部分之一敏感的官能团组成的感测元件的涂层。

公开(公告)号：US07763552B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11413476

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: William M. Tong ,  Duncan Stewart ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Manish Sharma ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gary A. Gibson

Inventor： William M. Tong ,  Duncan Stewart ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Manish Sharma ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gary A. Gibson

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/62

CPC classification number: H01L21/76892 ,  H01L21/76823 ,  H01L23/5254 ,  H01L27/1052 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming an electrical interconnect, which includes a first electrode, an interlayer of a programmable material disposed over at least a portion of the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed over the programmable material at a non-zero angle relative to the first electrode. The interlayer includes a modified region having differing electrical properties than the rest of the interlayer, sandwiched at the junction of the first electrode and the second electrode. The interlayer may be exposed to a focused beam to form the modified region.

Abstract translation: 一种形成电互连的方法，包括第一电极，设置在第一电极的至少一部分上的可编程材料的中间层，以及设置在可编程材料上的第二电极，相对于第一电极以非零角度 电极。 中间层包括夹在第一电极和第二电极的接合处的与中间层的其余部分不同的电特性的改性区域。 中间层可以暴露于聚焦光束以形成改质区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100109101A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US11742310

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Theodore I. Kamins ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Duncan R. Stewart

Inventor： Theodore I. Kamins ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Duncan R. Stewart

IPC: H01L29/84 ,  H01L21/62

CPC classification number: H01L29/0665 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81C1/00142 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L23/53276 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L2221/1094 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of positioning a catalyst nanoparticle that facilitates nanowire growth for nanowire-based device fabrication employs a structure having a vertical sidewall formed on a substrate. The methods include forming the structure, forming a targeted region in a surface of either the structure or the substrate, and forming a catalyst nanoparticle in the targeted region using one of a variety of techniques. The techniques control the position of the catalyst nanoparticle for subsequent nanowire growth. A resonant sensor system includes a nanowire-based resonant sensor and means for accessing the nanowire. The sensor includes an electrode and a nanowire resonator. The electrode is electrically isolated from the substrate. One or more of the substrate is electrically conductive, the nanowire resonator is electrically conductive, and the sensor further comprises another electrode. The nanowire resonator responds to an environmental change by displaying a change in oscillatory behavior.

Abstract translation: 定位促进用于纳米线的器件制造的纳米线生长的催化剂纳米颗粒的方法采用具有形成在衬底上的垂直侧壁的结构。 所述方法包括形成结构，在结构或基底的表面中形成目标区域，并使用各种技术之一在目标区域中形成催化剂纳米颗粒。 该技术控制催化剂纳米颗粒在随后的纳米线生长中的位置。 谐振传感器系统包括基于纳米线的谐振传感器和用于访问纳米线的装置。 传感器包括电极和纳米线谐振器。 电极与衬底电隔离。 衬底中的一个或多个是导电的，纳米线谐振器是导电的，并且传感器还包括另一个电极。 纳米线谐振器通过显示振荡行为的变化来响应环境变化。

公开(公告)号：US20090221217A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12358814

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: DHRUV GAJARIA ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna B. Prabhu ,  Yacov Elgar ,  John Visitacion ,  Yong Liu ,  Jeffrey S. Sullivan ,  Salvador Umotoy ,  Tai T. Ngo ,  Michael Marriott ,  Peter Crundwell ,  Vinay Shah ,  Ho Gene Choi ,  Dennis C. Pierce

Inventor： DHRUV GAJARIA ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna B. Prabhu ,  Yacov Elgar ,  John Visitacion ,  Yong Liu ,  Jeffrey S. Sullivan ,  Salvador Umotoy ,  Tai T. Ngo ,  Michael Marriott ,  Peter Crundwell ,  Vinay Shah ,  Ho Gene Choi ,  Dennis C. Pierce

IPC: B24B1/00 ,  B24B19/02 ,  B24B41/02 ,  B24B53/007 ,  B24B55/06

CPC classification number: B24B9/10 ,  B24B49/045 ,  B24B55/02 ,  H01L21/67092 ,  H01L21/67715 ,  H01L21/67721 ,  H01L21/67727 ,  H01L31/186 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an edge deletion module positioned within an automated solar cell fabrication line. The edge deletion module may include a grinding wheel device for removing material from edge regions of a solar cell device and cleaning the edge regions of the solar cell device after removing the material. The edge deletion module may also include an abrasive element, a portion of which is ground as it is periodically, laterally advanced toward the grinding wheel device. A controller is provided for controlling the operation and function of various facets of the module.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及位于自动太阳能电池生产线内的边缘删除模块。 边缘删除模块可以包括用于从太阳能电池装置的边缘区域去除材料并在去除材料之后清洁太阳能电池装置的边缘区域的砂轮装置。 边缘删除模块还可以包括研磨元件，其一部分被周期性地研磨成横向前进到研磨轮装置。 提供控制器来控制模块的各个面的操作和功能。

公开(公告)号：US07446929B1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US11796085

申请日：2007-04-25

Applicant: Logeeswaran V. Jayaraman ,  Bryan L. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Logeeswaran V. Jayaraman ,  Bryan L. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G02F1/29 ,  G02F1/03

CPC classification number: G02F1/3515 ,  G02F1/0009 ,  G02F2203/13 ,  G02F2203/15

Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention are directed to photonic devices configured to control transmission of electromagnetic radiation through a resonator structure. In one aspect of the present invention, a photonic device includes at least one electromagnetic resonator and a state-change material operably coupled to the at least one electromagnetic resonator. The state-change material is capable of being reversibly transitioned between a high-resistivity state and a low-resistivity state, with a ratio of the resistivity of the high-resistivity state to the resistivity of the low-resistivity state being at least about 100. Transmission of electromagnetic radiation through the at least one electromagnetic resonator at an operational frequency is controllable by transitioning the state-change material between the high-resistivity state and the low-resistivity state. Methods for controlling transmission of a signal are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各个方面涉及被配置为控制通过谐振器结构的电磁辐射的传输的光子器件。 在本发明的一个方面，光子器件包括至少一个电磁谐振器和可操作地耦合到至少一个电磁谐振器的状态变化材料。 状态变化材料能够在高电阻率状态和低电阻率状态之间可逆地转变，高电阻率状态的电阻率与低电阻率状态的电阻率的比率至少为约100 通过在高电阻率状态和低电阻率状态之间转变状态变化材料来控制以工作频率通过至少一个电磁谐振器的电磁辐射的传输。 还公开了用于控制信号传输的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080270042A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

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。