Abstract: Conductive films with transparency characteristics are provided. In accordance with various example embodiments, a transparent conductive film includes an inorganic nanowire mesh embedded in an organic substrate layer. The embedding may involve, for example, embedding a majority of, or substantially all of the nanowire mesh in the organic substrate layer to facilitate a resulting surface roughness of the combined nanowire mesh-polymer that is less than a surface roughness of the mesh alone (e.g., or otherwise embedded), and in turn facilitates desirable conductivity characteristics.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus, and methods of use, for enhancement of molecular emission by nano-antennas. Using the nano-antennas, the life-time is greatly shortened or the strength of broadly peaking spectral emission of fluorescent molecules is greatly enhanced by a generated electric field. The electric field generated is due to opposing charges located at two metallic end portions of the nano-antenna in response to receiving optical energy.

Abstract: As consistent with various embodiments, an electronic device includes a carbon nanotube film having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. In certain embodiments, a coating, such as an inorganic coating, is formed on a surface of carbon nanotube. The nanotube film supports the device and facilitates electrical conduction therein. The coated nanotube is amenable to implementation with devices such as thin film batteries, a battery separator, thin film solar cells and high-energy Lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: Nanotube devices and approaches therefore involve the formation and/or implementation of substantially semiconducting single-walled nanotubes. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, substantially semiconducting single-walled nanotubes couple circuit nodes in an electrical device. In some applications, semiconducting and metallic nanotubes having a diameter in a threshold range are exposed to an etch gas that selectively etches the metallic nanotubes, leaving substantially semiconducting nanotubes coupling the circuit nodes.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method involves a channel region, barrier layers separated by the channel region and a dielectric on one of the barrier layers. The barrier layers have band gaps that are different than a band gap of the channel region, and confine both electrons and holes in the channel region. A gate electrode applies electric field to the channel region via the dielectric. In various contexts, the apparatus and method are amenable to implementation for both electron-based and hole-based implementations, such as for nmos, pmos, and cmos applications.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for fabrication of a semitransparent conductive mesh. A first solution having conductive nanowires suspended therein and a second solution having nanoparticles suspended therein are sprayed toward a substrate, the spraying forming a mist. The mist is processed, while on the substrate, to provide a semitransparent conductive material in the form of a mesh having the conductive nanowires and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are configured and arranged to direct light passing through the mesh. Connections between the nanowires provide conductivity through the mesh.

Abstract: Biological tissue such as skeletal and cardiac muscle can be imaged by using an objective-based probe in the tissue and scanning at a sufficiently fast rate to mitigate motion artifacts due to physiological motion. According to one example embodiment, such a probe is part of a system that is capable of reverse-direction high-resolution imaging without needing to stain or otherwise introduce a foreign element used to generate or otherwise increase the sensed light. The probe can include a light generator for generating light pulses that are directed towards structures located within the thick tissue. The system can additionally include aspects that lessen adverse image-quality degradation. Further, the system can additionally be constructed as a hand-held device.

Abstract: Analysis of live beings is facilitated. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a light-directing arrangement such as an endoscope is mounted to a live being. Optics in the light-directing arrangement are implemented to pass source light (e.g., laser excitation light) into the live being, and to pass light from the live being for detection thereof. The light from the live being may include, for example, photons emitted in response to the laser excitation light (i.e., fluoresced). The detected light is then used to detect a characteristic of the live being.

Abstract: A calorimeter device includes various components located on a common substrate. A first (calorimeter) integrated chip device is located on the substrate. This first device has a first microfluidic channel that has first side and a second side. A first heat sensing circuit is located on the first side of the first channel and a second heat sensing circuit is located on the second side of the channel, opposite the first side and facing the first heat sensing circuit. A second integrated chip device is located on the substrate and proximal to the first device. The second device includes a second microfluidic channel having a third side and fourth side. A third heat sensing circuit is located on the third side of the second channel. A fourth heat sensing circuit is located on the fourth side of the channel, opposite the third side and facing the third heat sensing circuit.