公开(公告)号：US20130278929A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13451290

申请日：2012-04-19

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

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

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and hollow metal waveguides to perform surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a hollow metal waveguide to direct Raman photons from an intermediate location within a volume of the hollow metal waveguide toward a distal end of the hollow metal waveguide, and a mirror to direct incident light from a light source to the intermediate location within the volume of the hollow metal waveguide and to direct at least some of the Raman photons toward the distal end.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于执行表面增强拉曼光谱的装置，方法和中空金属波导。 示例性装置包括中空金属波导，以将拉曼光子从中空金属波导的体积内的中间位置引向中空金属波导的远端，以及反射镜，用于将来自光源的入射光引导到中间金属波导的中间位置 中空金属波导的体积并且将至少一些拉曼光子引向远端。

公开(公告)号：US08507968B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13142581

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Dmitri B. Strukov ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Dmitri B. Strukov ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L29/76 ,  H01L21/336

CPC classification number: G11C13/0002 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01L29/41758 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/685 ,  H01L29/775

Abstract: A memory device (100) includes a semiconductor wire including a source region (132), a drain region (134), and a channel region (130) between the source region (132) and the drain region (134). A gate structure that overlies the channel region includes a memristive portion (120) and a conductive portion (110) overlying the memristive portion (120).

Abstract translation: 存储器件（100）包括在源极区域（132）和漏极区域（134）之间包括源极区域（132），漏极区域（134）和沟道区域（130）的半导体器件。 覆盖沟道区的栅极结构包括覆盖在忆阻部分（120）上的忆阻部分（120）和导电部分（110）。

公开(公告)号：US20130094020A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13272987

申请日：2011-10-13

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B29C59/02 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: G01Q30/02 ,  G01N21/658 ,  G01Q70/12

Abstract: A probe for use in a sensing application includes an elongate body having a first end and a free end, wherein the first end is to be attached to a support. The probe also includes a plurality of nano-fingers having respective bases and tips, wherein each of the plurality of nano-fingers is attached to the free end and is composed of a flexible material, and wherein the plurality of nano-fingers are collapsed toward each other such that the tips of the plurality of nano-fingers are substantially in contact with each other.

Abstract translation: 用于感测应用的探针包括具有第一端和自由端的细长主体，其中第一端将附接到支撑件。 探针还包括具有各自的基部和尖端的多个纳米手指，其中多个纳米手指中的每一个附着到自由端并且由柔性材料构成，并且其中多个纳米手指朝向 彼此使得多个纳米指的尖端基本上彼此接触。

公开(公告)号：US20130021605A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13188941

申请日：2011-07-22

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

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

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B23P17/04 ,  B32B5/16 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24893

Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate and a plurality of nano-fingers attached at respective first ends to the substrate and freely movable along their lengths, in which a first set of the plurality of nano-fingers comprises a first physical characteristic, wherein a second set of the plurality of nano-fingers comprises a second physical characteristic, and wherein the first physical characteristic differs from the second physical characteristic.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括：衬底和多个纳米指，其各自的第一端附接到衬底并且可沿其长度自由移动，其中多个纳米指的第一组包括第一物理特性，其中第二组 所述多个纳米指包含第二物理特性，并且其中所述第一物理特性与所述第二物理特性不同。

公开(公告)号：US20120281212A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13384954

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/01 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01N21/554 ,  G01N21/7743

Abstract: A self-collecting substrate (10) for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy having a first surface (10a) and a second surface (10b) opposed thereto, comprising: a waveguiding layer (10′) supported on a support layer (10″), with the waveguiding layer associated with the first surface and the support layer associated with the second surface; and a plurality of metal nano-antennae (14) established on the first surface and operatively associated with the plurality of openings such that exposure of analyte (18) to the light causes preferential aggregation of the analystes in the vicinity of the nano-antennae. A system (50) for at least one of attracting the analytes 18) to the metal nano-antennae (14) and performing surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy using the substrate (10) and a method for increasing a signal for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy are provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于表面增强拉曼光谱的自动采集衬底（10），具有与其相对的第一表面（10a）和第二表面（10b），包括：支撑在支撑层（10“）上的波导层（10'）， 与第一表面相关联的波导层和与第二表面相关联的支撑层; 以及多个金属纳米天线（14），其建立在所述第一表面上并且与所述多个开口可操作地相关联，使得分析物（18）暴露于所述光引起所述分析物在所述纳米天线附近的优先聚集。 提供了用于使金属纳米天线（14）吸引分析物18）和使用基板（10）进行表面增强拉曼光谱的系统（50）和用于增加表面增强拉曼光谱信号的方法的系统（50） 。

公开(公告)号：US08279437B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12836097

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huel Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huel Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/651

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting at least one species using Raman light detection includes at least one laser source for illuminating a sample containing the at least one species. The apparatus also includes a modulating element for modulating a spatial relationship between the sample and the light beams to cause relative positions of the sample and the light beams to be oscillated, in which Raman light at differing intensity levels are configured to be emitted from the at least one species based upon the different wavelengths of the light beams illuminating the sample. The apparatus also includes a Raman light detector and a post-signal processing unit configured to detect the at least one species.

Abstract translation: 用于使用拉曼光检测来检测至少一种物质的装置包括用于照亮含有至少一种物质的样品的至少一个激光源。 该装置还包括用于调制样品与光束之间的空间关系的调制元件，以使得样品和光束的相对位置发生振荡，其中以不同强度水平的拉曼光被配置为从at 基于照射样品的光束的不同波长的至少一种物质。 该装置还包括拉曼光检测器和被配置为检测至少一种物种的后信号处理单元。

公开(公告)号：US08269963B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12771779

申请日：2010-04-30

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

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

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A tunable apparatus for performing Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) includes a deformable layer and a plurality of SERS-active nanoparticles disposed at one or more locations on the deformable layer, wherein the one or more locations are configured to be illuminated with light of a pump wavelength to cause Raman excitation light to interact with the nanoparticles and produce enhanced Raman scattered light from molecules located in close proximity to the nanoparticles. In addition, a morphology of the deformable layer is configured to be controllably varied to modify an intensity of the Raman scattered light produced from the molecules.

Abstract translation: 用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）的可调谐装置包括可变形层和设置在可变形层上的一个或多个位置处的多个SERS活性纳米颗粒，其中所述一个或多个位置被配置为用 泵浦波长以使拉曼激发光与纳米颗粒相互作用，并从靠近纳米颗粒的分子产生增强的拉曼散射光。 此外，可变形层的形态被配置为可控地改变以改变由分子产生的拉曼散射光的强度。

公开(公告)号：US08268720B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

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: H01L21/4763

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：US08101451B1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US12980427

申请日：2010-12-29

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

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

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L21/187 ,  H01L31/072 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/1824 ,  H01L31/1892 ,  H01L31/202 ,  Y02E10/545 ,  Y02E10/548

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 a rigid or semi-rigid 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; such adhesives may be unable to tolerate processing temperatures and conditions required to complete the device. 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. A device may be formed which comprises the lamina, such as a photovoltaic cell.

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。这与刚性或半刚性的预成形支撑元件形成对比，该刚性或半刚性的预成型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，其中层板随后被切割。 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; 这种粘合剂可能不能容忍完成装置所需的加工温度和条件。 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。 可以形成包括层的器件，例如光伏电池。

公开(公告)号：US20110267610A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12772063

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Min HU ,  Wei Wu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhen Peng ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Min HU ,  Wei Wu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhen Peng ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01N21/7746

Abstract: A compact sensor system comprising: an analysis cell configured for photon-matter interaction, where photons are received from a light source; and an integrated-optical spectral analyzer configured for identifying a set of frequencies, the integrated-optical spectral analyzer comprising: a waveguide coupled with the analysis cell, the waveguide configured for propagating a set of frequencies through the waveguide; one or more ring resonators coupled with the waveguide, the one or more ring resonators comprising a predetermined bandwidth and configured for capturing the set of frequencies corresponding to frequencies within the predetermined bandwidth; and one or more frequency detectors coupled with the one or more tunable ring resonators, the one or more frequency detectors configured for generating electrical signals that identify each of the set of frequencies.

Abstract translation: 一种紧凑的传感器系统，包括：配置用于光子 - 物质相互作用的分析单元，其中从光源接收光子; 所述集成光谱分析仪包括：与所述分析单元耦合的波导，所述波导被配置为通过所述波导传播一组频率;以及波导，其被配置为用于识别一组频率。 一个或多个与所述波导耦合的环形谐振器，所述一个或多个环形谐振器包括预定带宽并被配置用于捕获与所述预定带宽内的频率相对应的频率集合; 以及与所述一个或多个可调环形谐振器耦合的一个或多个频率检测器，所述一个或多个频率检测器被配置用于产生标识所述一组频率中的每一个的电信号。