Applications and methods of operating a three-dimensional nano-electro-mechanical resonator and related devices
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1. A method of operating a nano-electro-mechanical resonator, comprising:
- applying to a first structural member of the resonator, a voltage signal containing an alternating current (AC) component, the first structural member having a non-contacting proximity relationship with a second structural member, the second structural member comprising a carbon nanofiber, the non-contacting proximity relationship characterized at least in part by;
a) a gap width separating the first structural member from the carbon nanofiber and b) a coupling length factor defined on the basis of a portion of the first structural member that is oriented substantially parallel to a portion of the carbon nanofiber; and
producing mechanical resonance on the carbon nanofiber via the voltage signal, thus operating the nano-electro-mechanical resonator wherein the first structural member is one of;
a) a nanoprobe, b) another carbon nanofiber or c) a metal rod.
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Abstract
Carbon nanofiber resonator devices, methods for use, and applications of said devices are disclosed. Carbon nanofiber resonator devices can be utilized in or as high Q resonators. Resonant frequency of these devices is a function of configuration of various conducting components within these devices. Such devices can find use, for example, in filtering and chemical detection.
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1. A method of operating a nano-electro-mechanical resonator, comprising:
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applying to a first structural member of the resonator, a voltage signal containing an alternating current (AC) component, the first structural member having a non-contacting proximity relationship with a second structural member, the second structural member comprising a carbon nanofiber, the non-contacting proximity relationship characterized at least in part by;
a) a gap width separating the first structural member from the carbon nanofiber and b) a coupling length factor defined on the basis of a portion of the first structural member that is oriented substantially parallel to a portion of the carbon nanofiber; andproducing mechanical resonance on the carbon nanofiber via the voltage signal, thus operating the nano-electro-mechanical resonator wherein the first structural member is one of;
a) a nanoprobe, b) another carbon nanofiber or c) a metal rod. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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