DNA-Based Photonic Bandgap Structures and Devices
Abstract
We proposed to address the scientific and engineering challenges associated with developing and demonstrating DNA-based wave-guiding devices that incorporate radiation-sensitive bio-molecules to define new architectures that can be used to control and manipulate information propagation at the nanoscale. Prof. N. Seeman, of New York University (NYU), has led the effort to define an advanced methodology for the precision-placement of self-assembled bio-systems and implement structures that incorporate frequency-selective, radiation-sensitive molecular elements. Prof. Seeman remains the world-leader in DNA-based nanofabrication and has pioneered methods (e.g., Seeman tiles) for the construction of periodic/aperiodic and symmetric/asymmetric bio-structures. Prof. H.-L. Cui, of Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT) has led the effort for defining the DNA-based photonic bandgap crystal devices and perform physics-based modeling of their wave-guiding properties. Prof. Cui is an expert in solid-state physics and electronics, and has extensive experience in developing physics-based software on high-performance computing (HPC) platforms for the study of nano/molecular electronics. We have produced a number of advances in the ability to build large DNA arrays, particularly in 3D. Key advances during the period include methods for self-assembling 3D crystals with multiple components and for making arrays of DNA origami crystals. Significant calculations were performed by the Cui group.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 29, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA519008
Entities
People
- Hong-liang Cui
- Nadrian C. Seeman
Organizations
- New York University