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Single-electron detecting chip, 1997
- maker:
- Cavendish Laboratory
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Single electron detecting chip, used to measure current generated by surface acoustic wave. Method pioneered at Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, England, manufactured 1992-1997 (see note).
Details
- Category:
- Nuclear Physics
- Object Number:
- 1997-1595
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and electrical components
- Measurements:
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overall: 22 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm, .004kg
- type:
- microchip
- credit:
- Cavendish Laboratory