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Optical Interferometry Measures the Deflection of Carbon-Based Nanosensors

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A commercially available heterodyne interferometer optically measures directly the displacement of carbon-based nanofibres and nanotubes resulting from airborne ultrasound.

Dr. Triantafillos Koukoulas and Dr. Pete D. Theobald, National Physical Laboratory, UK

The reduction in size of modern electromechanical systems — from micro (MEMS) to nano (NEMS) — brings with it decreasing dimensions to be tested and characterized. Thus, the sensitivity requirements of the testing device and methodology are increased. Carbon nanofibres and nanotubes offer significant opportunities for further research, which may lead to the commercialization of products including sensors and probes to be used in molecular storage, environmental monitoring and nanoelectronics. Carbon nanofibres in a forest topology are shown in a scanning electron microscope image at...Read full article

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    Published: June 2008
    Carbon nanofibresElectromechanical SystemsEuropeindustrialMicroscopynanotubesNews BriefsPhotonics Tech BriefsSensors & Detectors

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