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Nanotube resonator devices

  • US 8,717,046 B2
  • Filed: 09/03/2008
  • Issued: 05/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of processing incoming electromagnetic signals having a sine wave carrier signal, comprising:

  • (a) providing a single linear nanostructure having a proximal end and a distal end;

    (b) attaching the proximal end of the linear nanostructure to a negative electrode;

    (c) positioning a counter positive electrode near to the distal end of the linear nanostructure;

    (d) applying a voltage between the negative electrode and the positive counter electrode to cause a field emission current flow from the distal end of the linear nanostructure;

    (e) adjusting the voltage until the linear nanostructure begins to vibrate in response to an electromagnetic signal; and

    (f) filtering the incoming electromagnetic signal to remove the sine wave carrier signal.

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