NEMS actuator driven by electrostatic and optical force with nano-scale resolution

J. G. Huang, B. Dong, M. Tang, Y. D. Gu, J. H. Wu, T. N. Chen, Z. C. Yang, Y. F. Jin, Y. L. Hao, D. L. Kwong, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate a silicon nano-wire actuator with a nano-scale resolution and tunable actuation range. The nano-scale resolution is obtained through implementing different control regulations, including coarse tuning by the electrostatic force and precision tuning by the optical force. More specially, the optical force enabled silicon nano-wire actuator can break the classical NEMS 1/3 actuation range limit, extending the actuation range to an arbitrary limit in principle. This unique approach not only provides a simple, non-intrusive solution to the tunable air gap of NEMS devices, but also presents an ultra-sensitive optical read out of the mechanical motion.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2109-2112
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479989553
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 - Anchorage, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 201525 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage
Period21/06/1525/06/15

Keywords

  • Actuator
  • NEMS
  • Optical force

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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