公开(公告)号：US08773882B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US12761300

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

IPC: G11C5/06 ,  G11C5/12 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82B1/00 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: G11C5/06 ,  B82B1/00 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11C5/12 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/94

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of programming nanowire-to-conductive element electrical connections. The method comprises: providing a substrate including a number of conductive elements overlaid with a first layer of nanowires, at least some of the conductive elements electrically coupled to more than one of the nanowires through individual switching junctions, each of the switching junctions configured in either a low-conductance state or a high-conductance state; and switching a portion of the switching junctions from the low-conductance state to the high-conductance state or the high-conductance state to the low-conductance state so that individual nanowires of the first layer of nanowires are electrically coupled to different conductive elements of the number of conductive elements using a different one of the switching junctions configured in the high-conductance state. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to a nanowire structure including a mixed-scale interface.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种编程纳米线至导电元件电连接的方法。 该方法包括：提供包括覆盖有第一纳米线层的多个导电元件的衬底，至少一些导电元件通过单独的开关结与多于一个的纳米线电耦合，每个开关结配置在 低电导状态或高电导状态; 以及将所述开关结的一部分从所述低电导状态切换到所述高电导状态或所述高电导状态至所述低电导状态，使得所述第一纳米线层的单个纳米线电耦合到不同的导电元件 使用在高电导状态下配置的不同的一个开关结的导电元件的数量。 本发明的其它实施方案涉及包括混合规模界面的纳米线结构。

公开(公告)号：US08665432B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US12915148

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Lars Helge Thylen

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Lars Helge Thylen

IPC: G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: An apparatus for performing surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) includes a substrate and a plurality of nano-pillars, each of the plurality of nano-pillars having a first end attached to the substrate, a second end located distally from the substrate, and a body portion extending between the first end and the second end, in which the plurality of nano-pillars are arranged in an array on the substrate, and in which each of the plurality of nano-pillars is formed of a polymer material that is functionalized to expand in the presence of a fluid to cause gaps between the plurality of nano-pillars to shrink when the fluid is supplied onto the nano-pillars.

Abstract translation: 用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）的设备包括基底和多个纳米柱，多个纳米柱中的每一个具有连接到基底的第一端，位于远离基底的第二端，以及 主体部分在所述第一端和所述第二端之间延伸，其中所述多个纳米柱以阵列布置在所述基底上，并且所述多个纳米柱中的每一个由聚合物材料形成，所述聚合物材料被官能化为 在存在流体的情况下膨胀，以便当将流体供应到纳米支柱上时，使多个纳米柱之间的间隙收缩。

公开(公告)号：US20140036262A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13562567

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Gary Gibson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  R Stanley Williams

Inventor： Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Gary Gibson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  R Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: An apparatus for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy includes a substrate, a nanostructure and a plasmonic material. The nanostructure and the plasmonic material are integrated together to provide electronic and plasmonic enhancement to a Raman signal produced by electromagnetic radiation scattering from an analyte.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼光谱的装置包括底物，纳米结构和等离子体激元材料。 将纳米结构和等离子体激元材料集成在一起，以对由分析物的电磁辐射散射产生的拉曼信号提供电子和等离子体增强。

公开(公告)号：US08559003B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13384456

申请日：2009-09-17

Applicant: Huei Pei Kuo ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Min Hu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski

Inventor： Huei Pei Kuo ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Min Hu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: An electrically driven device for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy includes a first electrode, a substrate positioned proximate to the first electrode, a plurality of cone shaped protrusions formed integrally with or on a substrate surface, a Raman signal-enhancing material coated on each protrusion, and a second electrode positioned relative to the first electrode at a predetermined distance. Each of the protrusions has a tip with a radius of curvature ranging from about 0.1 nm to about 100 nm. The second electrode is positioned relative to the first electrode such that the electrodes together produce an electric field when a voltage bias is applied therebetween. The electric field has a field distribution that creates a stronger field gradient at a region proximate to the tips than at other portions of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼光谱的电驱动装置包括第一电极，靠近第一电极定位的基板，与基底表面一体地形成的多个锥形突起，涂覆在每个突起上的拉曼信号增强材料，以及 相对于第一电极以预定距离定位的第二电极。 每个突起具有具有约0.1nm至约100nm范围的曲率半径的尖端。 第二电极相对于第一电极定位，使得当在其之间施加电压偏置时，电极一起产生电场。 电场具有场分布，其在靠近尖端的区域处产生比在衬底的其它部分更强的场梯度。

公开(公告)号：US08520202B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13233671

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: An asymmetrical-nanofinger device for surface-enhanced luminescence. The device includes a substrate, and a plurality of nanofingers coupled with the substrate. The plurality of nanofingers includes a primary nanofinger having a primary active-material cap, and a secondary nanofinger having a secondary active-material cap. An average diameter of the primary active-material cap is substantially greater than an average diameter of the secondary active-material cap. The primary nanofinger and secondary nanofinger of the plurality of nanofingers are to self-arrange into a close-packed configuration with an analyte molecule disposed between the primary active-material cap and the secondary active-material cap. A method for fabricating the asymmetrical-nanofinger device, and an optical apparatus including an optical component that includes the asymmetrical-nanofinger device are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强发光的非对称纳米方形器件。 该器件包括衬底和与衬底耦合的多个纳米器件。 多个纳米针包括具有主要活性材料帽的初级纳米针，和具有次级活性材料帽的次级纳米针。 初级活性材料盖的平均直径基本上大于第二活性材料盖的平均直径。 多个纳米针的初级纳米针和次级纳米针将自动排列成紧密堆积的构型，分析物分子设置在主活性材料帽和辅助活性材料帽之间。 还提供了一种用于制造非对称纳米酮装置的方法，以及包括包括非对称纳米装置的光学部件的光学装置。

公开(公告)号：US08518724B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13450414

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: Christopher J. Petti ,  Mohamed M. Hilali ,  Theodore Smick ,  Venkatesan Murali ,  Kathy J. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

Inventor： Christopher J. Petti ,  Mohamed M. Hilali ,  Theodore Smick ,  Venkatesan Murali ,  Kathy J. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1892 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A semiconductor assembly is described in which a support element is constructed on a surface of a semiconductor lamina. Following formation of the thin lamina, which may have a thickness about 50 microns or less, the support element is formed, for example by plating, or by application of a precursor and curing in situ, resulting in a support element which may be, for example, metal, ceramic, polymer, etc. This is in contrast to pre-formed support element which is affixed to the lamina following its formation, or to a donor wafer from which the lamina is subsequently cleaved.Fabricating the support element in situ may avoid the use of adhesives to attach the lamina to a permanent support element. In some embodiments, this process flow allows the lamina to be annealed at high temperature, then to have an amorphous silicon layer formed on each face of the lamina following that anneal.

Abstract translation: 描述了半导体组件，其中在半导体层的表面上构造支撑元件。 形成厚度约为50微米或更小的薄层之后，例如通过镀覆或通过施加前体和原位固化来形成支撑元件，得到支撑元件，其可以用于 例如，金属，陶瓷，聚合物等。这与预先形成的支撑元件形成对比，该预制形成的支撑元件在其形成之后固定到层板上，或者与施加器晶片相接触，该晶片随后被切割。 原位制造支撑元件可以避免使用粘合剂将薄片附着到永久支撑元件上。 在一些实施例中，该工艺流程允许薄层在高温下退火，然后在该退火之后具有在层的每个表面上形成的非晶硅层。

公开(公告)号：US08395768B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12772161

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  David A. Fattal ,  Jingjing Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  David A. Fattal ,  Jingjing Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A scattering spectroscopy apparatus, system and method employ guided mode resonance (GMR) and a GMR grating. The apparatus includes a GMR grating having a subwavelength grating, and an optical detector configured to receive a portion of a scattered signal produced by an interaction between an excitation signal and an analyte associated with a surface of the GMR grating. A propagation direction of the received portion of the scattered signal is substantially different from a propagation direction of a GMR-coupled portion of the excitation signal within the GMR grating. The system includes the apparatus and an optical source. The method includes exciting a GMR in a GMR grating, interacting a GMR-coupled portion of the excitation signal with an analyte to produce a scattered signal and detecting a portion of the scattered signal.

Abstract translation: 散射光谱装置，系统和方法采用导模共振（GMR）和GMR光栅。 该装置包括具有亚波长光栅的GMR光栅和配置成接收由激发信号与与GMR光栅的表面相关联的分析物之间的相互作用产生的散射信号的一部分的光学检测器。 散射信号的接收部分的传播方向与GMR光栅内的激励信号的GMR耦合部分的传播方向基本上不同。 该系统包括该装置和光源。 该方法包括激励GMR光栅中的GMR，将激发信号的GMR耦合部分与分析物相互作用以产生散射信号并检测散射信号的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08390805B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12846524

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy system includes a surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate and a laser source configured to emit light within a spectrum of wavelengths toward a predetermined species on or near the surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate. The system further includes a set of filters positioned to be in optical communication with light scattered after the laser light interacts with the predetermined species. Each of the filters in the set is respectively configured to pass scattered light within a different predetermined narrow band of wavelengths. The system also includes a plurality of photodetectors, where each photodetector is positioned adjacent to a respective one of the filters in the set and is configured to output a signal if the scattered light passes through the respective one of the filters. The set of filters is targeted for detection of characteristic peaks of the predetermined species.

Abstract translation: 表面增强拉曼光谱系统包括表面增强拉曼光谱基板和激光源，该激光源被配置为向表面增强拉曼光谱基板上或附近的预定物质发射波长光谱的光。 该系统还包括一组滤光器，其被定位成在激光与预定物质相互作用之后与散射的光光通信。 集合中的每个滤光器分别被配置成使不同预定的窄波段内的散射光通过。 该系统还包括多个光电检测器，其中每个光电检测器被定位成与集合中的相应一个滤光器相邻，并且被配置为如果散射光通过相应的一个滤光器则输出信号。 该组滤波器用于检测预定种类的特征峰。

公开(公告)号：US20130027698A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13636784

申请日：2010-04-20

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C23C16/48 ,  B44C1/22 ,  G02B5/08 ,  B05D5/06

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01N21/648

Abstract: A self-arranging, luminescence-enhancement device 101 for surface-enhanced luminescence. The self-arranging, luminescence-enhancement device 101 for surface-enhanced luminescence includes a substrate 110, and a plurality 120 of flexible columnar structures. A flexible columnar structure 120-1 of the plurality 120 includes a flexible column 120-1A, and a metallic cap 120-1B coupled to the apex 120-1 C of the flexible column 120-1A. At least the flexible columnar structure 120-1 and a second flexible columnar structure 120-2 are configured to self-arrange into a close-packed configuration with at least one molecule 220-1 disposed between at least the metallic cap 120-1B and a second metallic cap 120-2B of respective flexible columnar structure 120-1 and second flexible columnar structure 120-2.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强发光的自配置发光增强装置101。 用于表面增强发光的自配置发光增强装置101包括基板110和多个120个柔性柱状结构。 多个120的柔性柱状结构120-1包括柔性柱120-1A以及耦合到柔性柱120-1A的顶点120-1C的金属盖120-1B。 至少柔性柱状结构120-1和第二柔性柱状结构120-2构造成自配置成紧密堆积构造，其中至少一个分子220-1设置在至少金属盖120-1B和 各个柔性柱状结构120-1的第二金属盖120-2B和第二柔性柱状结构120-2。

公开(公告)号：US20120200851A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13384866

申请日：2009-10-23

Applicant: Wei Wu ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan (SY) Wang ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski

Inventor： Wei Wu ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan (SY) Wang ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A light amplifying structure 100 for Raman spectroscopy includes a a resonant cavity 108. A distance between a first portion 102B and a second portion 102A of the structure 100 forming the resonant cavity 108 is used to amplify excitation light emitted from a light source 420 into the resonant cavity 108 at a first resonant frequency of the resonant cavity 108. Also, the resonant cavity 108 amplifies radiated light radiated from a predetermined molecule excited by the excitation light in the resonant cavity at a second resonant frequency of the resonant cavity 108.

Abstract translation: 用于拉曼光谱的光放大结构100包括谐振腔108.第一部分102B和形成谐振腔108的结构100的第二部分102A之间的距离用于将从光源420发射的激发光放大到谐振腔 谐振腔108在谐振腔108的第二谐振频率处放大从由谐振腔中的激发光激发的预定分子辐射的辐射光。