Patent ID: 7294560

Claim:
A method of forming a one-dimensional nanostructure device, comprising: providing a substrate; forming first, second, and third spaced apart conductive elements in a sequential pattern on the substrate, the first and second spaced apart conductive elements defining a first gap and the second and third spaced apart conductive elements defining a second gap; immersing the first, second, and third spaced apart conductive elements in a solution comprising a plurality of one-dimensional nanostructures; and applying a voltage to the first spaced apart conductive element in the sequential pattern wherein the second spaced apart conductive element exhibits a field gradient, thereby causing a portion of the plurality of one-dimensional nanostructures to move between the first and second spaced apart conductive elements to bridge the first gap, wherein the third spaced apart conductive element will then exhibit a field gradient, thereby causing another portion of the plurality of one-dimensional nanostructures to move between the second and third spaced apart conductive elements to bridge the second gap.