Steps Toward the Creation of a Carbon Nanotube Single Electron Transistor

Author

R. Matthew Ferguson, Pomona CollegeFollow

Graduation Year

2003

Document Type

Open Access Senior Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Department

Physics & Astronomy

Reader 1

David Tanenbaum

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© 2003 R. Matthew Ferguson

Abstract

This report details work toward the fabrication of a single-electron transistor created from a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT). Specifically discussed is a method for growing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) via carbon vapor deposition (CVD). The growth is catalyzed by a solution of 0.02g Fe(NO3)3·9H2O, 0.005g MoO2(acac)2, and 0.015g of alumina particles in 15mL methanol. SWNT diameter ranges from 0.6 to 3.0 nm. Also discussed is a method to control nanotube growth location by patterning samples with small islands of catalyst. A novel “maskless” photolithographic process is used to focus light from a lightweight commercial digital projector through a microscope. Catalyst islands created by this method are approximately 400 μm2 in area.

Comments

Previously linked to as: http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/u?/stc,0

OCLC number: 549518998

Recommended Citation

Ferguson, R. Matthew, "Steps Toward the Creation of a Carbon Nanotube Single Electron Transistor" (2003). Pomona Senior Theses. 10.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/pomona_theses/10