Patent ID: 8580099
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: B82Y

Abstract:
1. A sensor, comprising: an n+ layer; a layer of silicon oxide on a portion of the n+ layer to form an uneven surface where the layer of silicon oxide defines a thicker region than an exposed portion of the n+ layer; a first metal contact on the layer of silicon oxide; a second metal contact on the layer of silicon oxide; a v-shaped nanowire extending over the exposed portion of the n+ layer, wherein the v-shaped nanowire defines a first arm extending from a first base contacting the first metal contact, wherein the first arm extents over the exposed portion of the n+ layer for a first length, and wherein the v-shaped nanowire defines a second arm extending from a second base contacting the second metal contact, wherein the second arm extents over the exposed portion of the n+ layer for a second length, the first arm and the second arm being connected together at an apex to form the v-shaped nanowire, wherein the apex is positioned over the exposed portion of the n+ layer, and wherein the v-shaped nanowire comprises indium and nitrogen.