公开(公告)号：US20130037773A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13383616

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Dmitri B. Strukov ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Dmitri B. Strukov ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L45/00

CPC classification number: H01L45/08 ,  G02F1/13471 ,  H01L45/085 ,  H01L45/14 ,  H01L45/142 ,  H01L45/146

Abstract: An ionic device includes a layer (220) of an ionic conductor containing first and second species (222, 224) of impurities. The first species (222) of impurity in the layer (220) is mobile in the ionic conductor, and a concentration profile of the first species (222) determines a functional characteristic of the device (200). The second species (224) of impurity in the layer (220) interacts with the first species (222) within the layer (220) to create a structure (226) that limits mobility of the first species (222) in the layer (220).

Abstract translation: 离子装置包括含有杂质的第一和第二物质（222,224）的离子导体层（220）。 层（220）中的第一杂质物质（222）在离子导体中是可移动的，并且第一物质（222）的浓度分布决定了装置（200）的功能特征。 层（220）中的杂质的第二物质（224）与层（220）内的第一物质（222）相互作用以产生限制层（220）中第一物质（222）的迁移率的结构（226） ）。

公开(公告)号：US08358408B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12771824

申请日：2010-04-30

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

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

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y15/00

Abstract: An apparatus for performing Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) includes a reflective layer positioned above the substrate, a plurality of tapered nanowires disposed above the reflective layer, each of the plurality of tapered nanowires having a tapered end directed away from the reflective layer.

Abstract translation: 用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）的设备包括位于衬底上方的反射层，设置在反射层上方的多个锥形纳米线，多个锥形纳米线中的每一个具有远离反射层的锥形端。

公开(公告)号：US08349626B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12729878

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  David Tanner ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu ,  Mohamed H. Hilali

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  David Tanner ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu ,  Mohamed H. Hilali

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/1892 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A novel method is described to create low-relief texture at a light-facing surface or a back surface of a photovoltaic cell. The peak-to-valley height and average peak-to-peak distance of the textured surface is less than about 1 microns, for example less than about 0.8 micron, for example about 0.5 microns or less. In a completed photovoltaic device, average reflectance for light having wavelength between 375 and 1010 nm at a light-facing surface with this texture is 6 percent or less, for example about 5 percent or less, in some instances about 3.5 percent. This texture is produced by forming an optional oxide layer at the surface, lightly buffing the surface, and etching with a crystallographically selective etch. Excellent texture may be produced by etching for as little as twelve minutes or less. Very little silicon, for example about 0.3 mg/cm2 or less, is lost at the textured surface during this etch.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种新颖的方法来在光伏电池的面向光的表面或背表面上产生低浮雕纹理。 纹理表面的峰 - 谷高度和平均峰 - 峰距离小于约1微米，例如小于约0.8微米，例如约0.5微米或更小。 在完成的光伏器件中，具有这种纹理的面向光的表面处于375nm和1010nm之间的波长的光的平均反射率为6％或更小，例如约5％或更小，在一些情况下为约3.5％。 通过在表面形成任选的氧化物层，轻轻抛光该表面，并用晶体学选择性蚀刻进行蚀刻来生产该织构。 可以通过蚀刻只要十二分钟或更短时间就可以产生良好的纹理。 在该蚀刻期间，非常小的硅，例如约0.3mg / cm 2或更小，在织构化表面处损失。

公开(公告)号：US20120300202A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13383385

申请日：2009-07-22

Applicant: David A. Fattal ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang

Inventor： David A. Fattal ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B82Y15/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: An autonomous light amplifying device for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy includes a dielectric layer, at least one laser cavity defined by at least one light confining mechanism formed in the dielectric layer, at least one nano-antenna established on the dielectric layer in proximity to the at least one laser cavity, and a gain region positioned in the dielectric layer or adjacent to the dielectric layer.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼光谱的自主光放大装置包括电介质层，至少一个激光腔，其由形成在电介质层中的至少一个限光机构限定，至少一个在电介质层上建立的纳米天线邻近于 至少一个激光腔，以及位于所述介电层中或与所述电介质层相邻的增益区。

公开(公告)号：US20120281729A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13387075

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Min Hu

Inventor： Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Min Hu

IPC: G01K5/48 ,  B44C1/22

CPC classification number: B82Y15/00 ,  G01N21/658 ,  H01L29/0665

Abstract: An environment sensitive device is disclosed. The device includes a substrate, a three-dimensional structure established on the substrate, a first coating established on a first portion of the three-dimensional structure, and a second coating established on a second portion of the three-dimensional structure. The first and second coatings contain different materials that are configured to respond differently when exposed to a predetermined external stimulus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种环境敏感设备。 该装置包括衬底，在衬底上建立的三维结构，在三维结构的第一部分上建立的第一涂层和建立在三维结构的第二部分上的第二涂层。 第一和第二涂层包含不同的材料，其被配置成当暴露于预定的外部刺激时不同地响应。

公开(公告)号：US20120268736A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13090016

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: David A. Fattal ,  Raymond G. Beausoieil ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： David A. Fattal ,  Raymond G. Beausoieil ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B29D11/00 ,  G02B5/18 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  B29D11/00346 ,  B29D11/0074 ,  G02B5/1809 ,  G02B5/1828

Abstract: A configurable grating based on collapsing nano-fingers includes a substrate; and a plurality of bendable nano-fingers supported on the substrate. The nano-fingers may be formed in a regular first array and the nano-fingers may be formed in a spacing that, upon closing at their tops, forms a second array to act as an optical grating or a diagnostic tool. A method of fabricating a configurable optical grating based on collapsing nano-fingers is also disclosed, as well as a method of determining an open or closed state for a plurality of nano-fingers.

Abstract translation: 基于塌陷纳米指的可配置光栅包括基底; 以及支撑在基板上的多个可弯曲的纳米手指。 纳米指可以形成为规则的第一阵列，并且纳米指可以以间隔形成，在其顶部关闭时，形成第二阵列以用作光栅或诊断工具。 还公开了一种基于塌陷纳米手指制造可配置光栅的方法，以及确定多个纳米手指的打开或关闭状态的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120188539A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13014683

申请日：2011-01-26

Applicant: Michael J. Stuke ,  Shih-Yuan (SY) Wang ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Huei Pei Kuo

Inventor： Michael J. Stuke ,  Shih-Yuan (SY) Wang ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Huei Pei Kuo

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A nanorod surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) apparatus, system and method of SERS using nanorods that are activated with a key. The nanorod SERS apparatus includes a plurality of nanorods, an activator to move the nanorods from an inactive to an active configuration and the key to trigger the activator. The nanorod SERS system further includes a Raman signal detector and an illumination source. The method of SERS using nanorods includes activating a plurality of nanorods with the key, illuminating the activated plurality of nanorods, and detecting a Raman scattering signal when the nanorods are in the active configuration.

Abstract translation: 纳米棒表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）装置，使用由键激活的纳米棒的SERS的系统和方法。 纳米棒SERS装置包括多个纳米棒，激活剂将纳米棒从非活性构型移动到活性构型，以及触发激活剂的键。 纳米棒SERS系统还包括拉曼信号检测器和照明源。 使用纳米棒的SERS的方法包括用键激活多个纳米棒，照亮激活的多个纳米棒，以及当纳米棒处于活动配置时检测拉曼散射信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120154791A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

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：US20120119315A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13384950

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Fung Suong Ou ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu

Inventor： Fung Suong Ou ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N27/12

Abstract: A sensing device (10, 10′) includes a substrate (14), and first and second electrodes (EIC, EICS, EO) established on the substrate (14). The first electrode (EIC, EICS) has a three-dimensional shape, and the second electrode (EO) is electrically isolated from and surrounds a perimeter of the first electrode (EIC, EICS).

Abstract translation: 感测装置（10,10'）包括衬底（14）以及在衬底（14）上建立的第一和第二电极（EIC，EICS，EO）。 第一电极（EIC，EICS）具有三维形状，并且第二电极（EO）与第一电极（EIC，EICS）的周边电隔离并围绕第一电极的周边。

公开(公告)号：US20120113420A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13384456

申请日：2009-09-17

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

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

IPC: G01J3/44

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

Abstract: An electrically driven device (10) for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy includes a first electrode (16), a substrate (12) positioned proximate to the first electrode (16), a plurality of cone shaped protrusions (12′) formed integrally with or on a substrate surface (S), a Raman signal-enhancing material (14) coated on each protrusion (12′), and a second electrode (18) positioned relative to the first electrode (16) at a predetermined distance, D. Each of the protrusions (12′) has a tip (22) with a radius of curvature, r, ranging from about 0.1 nm to about 100 nm. The second electrode (18) is positioned relative to the first electrode (16) such that the electrodes (16, 18) together produce an electric field (EF) when a voltage bias is applied therebetween. The electric field (EF) has a field distribution that creates a stronger field gradient at a region proximate to the tips (22) than at other portions of the substrate (12).

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼光谱的电驱动装置（10）包括第一电极（16），靠近第一电极（16）定位的基板（12），与该第一电极（16）一体形成的多个锥形突起 涂覆在每个突起（12'）上的衬底表面（S），拉曼信号增强材料（14）和相对于第一电极（16）以预定距离D定位的第二电极（D）。 突起（12'）具有从约0.1nm至约100nm范围内的具有曲率半径r的尖端（22）。 第二电极（18）相对于第一电极（16）定位，使得当施加电压时，电极（16,18）一起产生电场（EF）。 电场（EF）具有在靠近尖端（22）的区域处比在衬底（12）的其它部分处产生更强的场梯度的场分布。