公开(公告)号：US20080090160A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11580639

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Jason Blackstock ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Jason Blackstock ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G03C5/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/0002 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F9/7038 ,  G03F9/7042 ,  G03F9/7053

Abstract: A contact lithography system includes a patterning tool having a pattern for transfer to a substrate; and a sensor disposed on the patterning tool for sensing a magnetic pattern disposed on the substrate to determine alignment between the patterning tool and the substrate. A method of aligning a patterning tool of a contact lithography system with a substrate includes detecting a pattern of magnetic material on the substrate with a sensor on the patterning tool to determine alignment of the patterning tool with respect to the substrate.

Abstract translation: 接触光刻系统包括具有用于转移到衬底的图案的图案形成工具; 以及设置在所述图案形成工具上的传感器，用于感测设置在所述衬底上的磁性图案，以确定所述图案形成工具和所述衬底之间的对 将接触式光刻系统的图案形成工具对准衬底的方法包括在图案形成工具上用传感器检测衬底上的磁性材料的图案，以确定图案形成工具相对于衬底的对准。

公开(公告)号：US07321422B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US10942482

申请日：2004-09-16

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: SERS-active structures including features having nanoscale dimensions are disclosed, including methods for forming such SERS-active structures and methods for forming a plurality of such SERS-active structures. Methods for performing SERS using SERS-active structures also are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括具有纳米级尺寸的特征的SERS活性结构，包括形成这种SERS-活性结构的方法和形成多个这样的SERS-活性结构的方法。 还公开了使用SERS活性结构来执行SERS的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070252982A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11413910

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Shih-Yuan Wang ,  R. Williams ,  Raymond Beausoleil ,  Theodore Kamins ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Shih-Yuan Wang ,  R. Williams ,  Raymond Beausoleil ,  Theodore Kamins ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01J3/44

Abstract: Raman systems include a radiation source, a radiation detector, and a Raman device or signal-enhancing structure. Raman devices include a tunable resonant cavity and a Raman signal-enhancing structure coupled to the cavity. The cavity includes a first reflective member, a second reflective member, and an electro-optic material disposed between the reflective members. The electro-optic material exhibits a refractive index that varies in response to an applied electrical field. Raman signal-enhancing structures include a substantially planar layer of Raman signal-enhancing material having a major surface, a support structure extending from the major surface, and a substantially planar member comprising a Raman signal-enhancing material disposed on an end of the support structure opposite the layer of Raman signal-enhancing material. The support structure separates at least a portion of the planar member from the layer of Raman signal-enhancing material by a selected distance of less than about fifty nanometers.

Abstract translation: 拉曼系统包括辐射源，辐射检测器和拉曼器件或信号增强结构。 拉曼器件包括耦合到空腔的可调谐谐振腔和拉曼信号增强结构。 空腔包括第一反射构件，第二反射构件和设置在反射构件之间的电光材料。 电光材料表现出响应于所施加的电场而变化的折射率。 拉曼信号增强结构包括具有主表面的基本平坦的拉曼信号增强材料层，从主表面延伸的支撑结构和包括设置在支撑结构的端部上的拉曼信号增强材料的基本上平面的构件 与拉曼信号增强材料层相对。 支撑结构将平面构件的至少一部分与拉曼信号增强材料层分开小于约五十纳米的选定距离。

公开(公告)号：US20070252131A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11413476

申请日：2006-04-28

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

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

IPC: H01L29/06

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：US20070103305A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11269237

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: Alexandre Bratkovski ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Geoffrey Lyon ,  Philip Kuekes ,  Shih Wang ,  R. Williams

Inventor： Alexandre Bratkovski ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Geoffrey Lyon ,  Philip Kuekes ,  Shih Wang ,  R. Williams

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/0008 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: A multi-tiered network for gathering detected condition information includes a first tier having first tier nodes and a second tier having a second tier node. The second tier node is operable to receive detected condition information from at least one of the first tier nodes in a substantially autonomous manner. In addition, the second tier node is operable to at least one of store, process, and transmit the detected condition information. The network also includes a third tier having a third tier node configured to receive the detected condition information and to at least one of store and process the detected condition information.

Abstract translation: 用于收集检测到的条件信息的多层网络包括具有第一层节点的第一层和具有第二层节点的第二层。 第二层节点可操作以基本上自主的方式从至少一个第一层节点接收检测到的条件信息。 此外，第二层节点可操作以存储，处理和发送检测到的条件信息中的至少一个。 网络还包括第三层，其具有被配置为接收检测到的条件信息的第三层节点以及存储和处理检测到的条件信息中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20070035717A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11580621

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Wei Wu ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Robert Walmsley

Inventor： Wei Wu ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Robert Walmsley

IPC: G03B27/02

CPC classification number: G03F7/0002 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F7/7035

Abstract: A contact lithography system includes a patterning tool bearing a pattern; a substrate chuck for chucking a substrate to receive the pattern from the patterning tool; where the system deflects a portion of either the patterning tool or the substrate to bring the patterning tool and a portion of the substrate into contact; and a stepper for repositioning either or both of the patterning tool and substrate to align the pattern with an additional portion of the substrate to also receive the pattern. A method of performing contact lithography comprising: deflecting a portion of either a patterning tool or a substrate to bring the patterning tool and a portion of the substrate into contact; and repositioning either or both of the patterning tool and substrate to align a pattern on the patterning tool with an additional portion of the substrate to also receive the pattern.

Abstract translation: 接触光刻系统包括具有图案的图案形成工具; 用于夹持基板以从图案形成工具接收图案的基板卡盘; 其中所述系统使所述图案化工具或所述衬底的一部分偏转以使所述图案形成工具和所述衬底的一部分接触; 以及步进器，用于重新定位图案形成工具和衬底中的一个或两个，以使图案与衬底的附加部分对准以也接收图案。 一种执行接触光刻的方法，包括：使图案形成工具或衬底的一部分偏转以使所述图案化工具和所述衬底的一部分接触; 以及重新定位所述图案形成工具和衬底中的一个或两个，以将所述图案形成工具上的图案与所述衬底的附加部分对准以也接收所述图案。

公开(公告)号：US07177021B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10942004

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Shih-Yuan Wang ,  M. Saif Islam ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Shih-Yuan Wang ,  M. Saif Islam ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/774 ,  H01S3/1086 ,  H01S3/169 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/1021 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H01S5/423

Abstract: Integrated radiation source/amplifying structures for use in surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and hyper-SERS are disclosed. The structures include a radiation source integrated with a SERS-active structure that is provided within a resonant cavity. SERS and hyper-SERS systems employing the integrated radiation source/amplifying structures are disclosed. Methods of performing SERS and hyper-SERS are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）和超SERS的集成放射源/放大结构。 该结构包括与设置在谐振腔内的SERS-活性结构集成的辐射源。 公开了采用集成放射源/放大结构的SERS和超SERS系统。 还公开了执行SERS和超SERS的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060255333A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11129602

申请日：2005-05-12

Applicant: Philip Kuekes ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Philip Kuekes ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L29/08

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a controlled distribution of nano-particles on a surface. The method includes forming a layer of block copolymer having at least two types of blocks. Each type of block has a respective type of polymer. The block copolymer has an exposed surface and the blocks have exposed surface portions. The blocks are distributed on a substrate. The method also includes attaching nano-particles to the surface portions of at least one and less than all types of the blocks so that the attached particles form a controlled distribution on the surface of the block copolymer.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了在表面上形成纳米颗粒受控分布的方法。 该方法包括形成具有至少两种类型的嵌段的嵌段共聚物层。 每种类型的块都具有相应类型的聚合物。 嵌段共聚物具有暴露的表面，并且嵌段具有暴露的表面部分。 这些块分布在基板上。 该方法还包括将纳米颗粒附着在至少一种且少于所有类型的嵌段的表面部分上，使得附着的颗粒在嵌段共聚物的表面上形成受控的分布。

公开(公告)号：US20060180480A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11059258

申请日：2005-02-15

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

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

IPC: G01F1/64 ,  G01N33/487 ,  G01N27/26

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：US20060164636A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11044676

申请日：2005-01-27

Applicant: M. Islam ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Williams

Inventor： M. Islam ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Williams

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01J3/44 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L31/105

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for enhancing Raman spectroscopy and hyper-Raman are disclosed. A molecular analysis device for performing Raman spectroscopy comprises a substrate and a laser source disposed on the substrate. The laser source may be configured for emanating a laser radiation, which may irradiate an analyte disposed on a Raman enhancement structure. The Raman enhancement structure may be disposed on the substrate or apart from the substrate. The molecular analysis device also include a radiation receiver disposed on the substrate and configured for receiving a Raman scattered radiation, which may be generated by the irradiation of the analyte and Raman enhancement structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于增强拉曼光谱和超拉曼的装置，系统和方法。 用于执行拉曼光谱的分子分析装置包括设置在基板上的基板和激光源。 激光源可以被配置为发射激光辐射，其可照射设置在拉曼增强结构上的分析物。 拉曼增强结构可以设置在基板上或者离开基板。 分子分析装置还包括设置在基板上并被配置为用于接收可以通过分析物的照射和拉曼增强结构产生的拉曼散射辐射的辐射接收器。