Ekinci K.L. – TechConnect Briefs

A Nanoscale Electromechanical Contact Switch for Logic Applications

Huang C-C, Ekinci K.L., Boston University, US

Here, we describe the operation of a nano-electro-mechanical contact switch. The switch design relies on a sharp contact tip integrated to a compliant nanomechanical beam. When the beam is actuated electrostatically, the tip establishes intimate [...]

Ultimate Limits to Optical Displacement Detection in Nanoelectromechanical Systems

Kouh T., Karabacak D., Kim D-H., Ekinci K.L., Boston University, US

Nano-electro-mechanical Systems (NEMS) are among the most promising manifestations of the emerging field of nanotechnology. These are electromechanical systems with dimensions in the deep submicron mostly operated in their resonant modes. In this size regime, [...]