Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1691693 | Vacuum | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In the past years, fundaments were set for a new type of electronics which is based on tracks in insulators formed by individual or multiple swift heavy ions. Due to the possibility of inserting any (semi)conducting material into these tracks, various active and passive electronic devices can be created. Among them are also transistor-like and Esaki diode-like elements. As many of these structures have sensing properties and the capability to undergo logic decisions, autonomous intelligent sensors appear to be a favourite field for future application. The use of liquid conductors may even expand the range of applicability towards medical implants.
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Authors
D. Fink, A. Chandra, W.R. Fahrner, K. Hoppe, H. Winkelmann, A. Saad, P. Alegaonkar, A. Berdinsky, D. Grasser, R. Lorenz,