Effects of short range forces on a three-terminal nanorelay

• We have performed a theoretical analysis of the operational characteristics of a carbon-nanotube-based three-terminal nanorelay. In the present study we focus on introducing short range forces into the model. We show is that these forces have a significant impact on the characteristics of the relay. We also investigate the nanorelay as a memory element, and conclude that this is a promising application.

Subject headings

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Fysik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Physical Sciences (hsv//eng)

Keyword

NEMS

Nanorelay

Carbon nanotubes

Memory element

Suface forces

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kon (subject category)

vet (subject category)