Label-Free THz-Optoelectronic Sensing of Ultra-Low Concentration of Genetic Sequences: Theoretical Treatment

Abstract

An engineering and mathematics research project is performed to develop the science base and simulation capability for the study, analysis and design of highly-integrated and molecular-based information processing systems. Specifically, this research investigate MQCA architectures as a potential new paradigm for information processing through the development of: (1) detailed models of the interacting molecular-level components, and (2) robust simulation algorithms that are capable of treating phenomenon associated with nonlinear dynamical complexity. Here, it is crucial to understand the interaction between the molecular devices and the substrates. To this connection, we analyze the electrostatic characteristics of the tether atoms connecting organic molecules onto silicon (100) -2 xl surfaces, which is a key factor in the design of molecular devices for information processing and biomolecular sensing. Design principles for silicon surfaces with required electrostatic functionality are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 2009
Accession Number
ADA518703

Entities

People

  • Carl Timothy Kelley
  • Puhan Zhao
  • R. J. Trew

Organizations

  • North Carolina State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Density Functional Theory
  • Differential Equations
  • Digital Information
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Molecules
  • Nanotechnology
  • Quantum Dots
  • Quantum Tunneling
  • Semiconductors
  • Simulations

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics