公开(公告)号：US20130107250A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13282606

申请日：2011-10-27

Applicant: Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Ansoon Kim ,  Min Hu ,  Michael Josef Stuke

Inventor： Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Ansoon Kim ,  Min Hu ,  Michael Josef Stuke

IPC: G01N21/01

CPC classification number: B82Y40/00 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  G01N21/554 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A structure for molecular analysis is disclosed. The structure includes a nanostructure and a nanoparticle attached to the nanostructure, wherein the nanostructure is free-standing and wherein the nanoparticle, the nanostructure or both the nanoparticle and the nanostructure are coated with a metal coating; or a plurality of nanoparticles, wherein the plurality of nanoparticles is free-standing and wherein each nanoparticle in the plurality is coated with a metal coating and is separated from one other nanoparticle or two other nanoparticles by a distance of 0.5 nm to 1 nm. A method for preparing the structure for molecular analysis is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于分子分析的结构。 该结构包括纳米结构和连接到纳米结构的纳米颗粒，其中纳米结构是独立的，并且其中纳米颗粒，纳米结构或纳米颗粒和纳米结构二者都涂覆有金属涂层; 或多个纳米颗粒，其中所述多个纳米颗粒是独立的，并且其中所述多个纳米颗粒中的每个纳米颗粒涂覆有金属涂层，并且与另外一个纳米颗粒或两个其它纳米颗粒分开0.5nm至1nm的距离。 还公开了用于分子分析结构的制备方法。

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：US20120107569A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US12916239

申请日：2010-10-29

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

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

IPC: B32B3/30 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D3/02 ,  B05D1/36 ,  B05D3/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B81B3/0005 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: A device for Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). The device includes a plurality of nanostructures protruding from a surface of a substrate, a SERS active metal disposed on a portion of said plurality of nanostructures, and a low friction film disposed over the plurality of nanostructures and the SERS active metal. The low friction film is to prevent adhesion between the plurality of nanostructures.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼散射（SERS）的器件。 该装置包括从衬底表面突出的多个纳米结构，设置在所述多个纳米结构的一部分上的SERS活性金属，以及设置在多个纳米结构和SERS活性金属上的低摩擦膜。 低摩擦膜是为了防止多个纳米结构之间的粘附。

公开(公告)号：US20110267606A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12771440

申请日：2010-04-30

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

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

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G02B1/12

CPC classification number: G02B1/12 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy device includes a substrate, and an ultraviolet cured resist disposed on the substrate. The ultraviolet cured resist has a pattern of cone-shaped protrusions, where each cone-shaped protrusion has a tip with a radius of curvature equal to or less than 10 nm. The ultraviolet cured resist is formed of a predetermined ratio of a photoinitiator, a cross-linking agent, and a siloxane based backbone chain. A Raman signal-enhancing material is disposed on each of the cone-shaped protrusions.

Abstract translation: 表面增强拉曼光谱装置包括基板和设置在基板上的紫外线固化抗蚀剂。 紫外线固化抗蚀剂具有锥形突起的图案，其中每个锥形突起具有等于或小于10nm的曲率半径的尖端。 紫外线固化的抗蚀剂由光引发剂，交联剂和基于硅氧烷的主链以预定比例形成。 拉曼信号增强材料设置在每个锥形突起上。

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：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：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：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。

公开(公告)号：US09244015B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

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 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B44C1/22 ,  C23C16/48 ,  C25D5/02 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G01N21/65

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：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。