Large-Scale Arrays of Single Layer Graphene Resonators

Abstract

We use chemical vapor deposition-grown graphene to produce large arrays of suspended, single layer graphene membranes with lithographically defined shape, and aligned to microfabricated structures on a substrate. We measure the mechanical resonance frequency and tune it with both electrostatic gate voltage and temperature. Resonator quality factors improve with temperature, from 20-300 at 300 K to 9000 at 10 K. These measurements show that it is possible to produce large arrays of graphene resonators that maintain graphene's excellent electrical and mechanical properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530467

Entities

People

  • Harold G. Craighead
  • Jeevak M. Parpia
  • Paul McEuen

Organizations

  • Cornell University School of Applied and Engineering Physics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Chemistry
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Fullerenes
  • Graphene
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Resonance
  • Resonators
  • Vapor Deposition

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems