PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To construct an accurate and clear three-dimensional image of a sample by superposing a plurality of continuously-acquired cross-sectional images without being affected by drift.SOLUTION: A three-dimensional image construction method executes the following steps, that is, a ste ...
A system for independent component analysis includes a feedback mechanism based on a plasticity rule, and an electro-kinetic induced particle chain, wherein the feedback mechanism and the electro-kinetic induced particle chain is utilized to extract independent components from a data set or data str ...
Nanomaterials for use in optoelectronic applications, and particularly nanocomposite optical amplifiers. nanocomposite optical amplifiers (NOAs), e.g., provided on integrated optical chips, for cost-effective broadband amplification across the entire clear-window of optical fiber. It is expected tha ...
A data storage system that includes a positioning system for positioning the write/read mechanism and the storage medium of the data storage device with respect to each other in first and second predefined directions. The positioning system comprises a positioning apparatus comprising microfabricate ...
This invention deals with novel method and apparatus for positioning and motion control by rapid-response motorless linear motion, angular deflection, and continuous rotational motion utilizing the force due to electrons, ions, and/or neutrals. Thus forces and torques are produced without the use of ...
A single-body structure is presented for use as a tool tip for making modifications and/or collecting measurements on a target object. The single-body structure comprises a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first portion, and a mid portion between the first and second end portions ...
A method and system for evaluating status and response of a mineral-producing field (e.g., oil and/or gas) by monitoring selected chemical and physical properties in or adjacent to a wellsite headspace. Nanotechnology sensors and other sensors are provided for one or more underground (fluid) mineral ...
The invention is directed to a precision release vapor dispenser for dispensing material from a pressurized source of material. The precision release vapor dispenser comprises dispensing means for dispensing into the environment the material from the source of material, a microtechnology and/or nano ...
This invention encompasses methods for the preparation of a series of nanostructures and nanostructured devices, as well as the devices prepared by this method. The innovation pertains to methods of materials synthesis for producing bottom-up nanostructures with integration of technologically import ...
Fractal memory systems and methods include a fractal tree that includes one or more fractal trunks. One or more object circuits are associated with the fractal tree. The object circuit(s) can be configured from a plurality of nanotechnology-based components to provide a scalable distributed computin ...
