Progress in Concepts of Conformational Switching and Molecular Electronic Devices.
Abstract
The importance of molecular conformational changes as switching mechanisms in proposed molecular electronic devices is stressed. Primarily two types of phenomena are considered; a molecular tunnelling analogue to a NOR gate and a variety of soliton phenomenon. These include soliton switching, soliton valving, proton tunnelling and soliton generation, soliton reversal, and soliton transport as a memory device. Also briefly considered is the proposed uses of the valence-bonded surface contact and the very small electrochemical cell in the controlled synthesis of molecular devices. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 27, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA110752
Entities
People
- Forrest L. Carter
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory