ELECTRODE SYSTEMS AND THEIR USE IN THE CHARACTERIZATION OF MOLECULES
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Abstract
A method of characterizing a molecule comprises providing two electrodes (16a, 16b) which define a tunnelling gap between them; applying a potential difference between the electrodes; passing the molecule through the tunnelling gap; and measuring the tunnelling current between the electrodes over a measuring period, wherein at least a part of the molecule is within the gap for at least a part of the measuring period.
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1-69. -69. (canceled)
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70. A method of manufacturing an electrode system, the method comprising:
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providing a layer of material having an aperture through it and having an electrode located adjacent to the aperture; and depositing conductive material onto the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
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- 80. An electrode system comprising a layer of material having an aperture through it and an electrode formed on the material, wherein the electrode is formed on a surface of the material adjacent to the aperture, and extends into the aperture.
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