Phase-change memory functionality in gallium nanoparticles

Denisyuk, Andrey I., Jonsson, Fredrik and Zheludev, Nikolay I. (2007) Phase-change memory functionality in gallium nanoparticles. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)-Europe/International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC): CLEO/IQEC, , Munich, Germany. 17 - 22 Jun 2007. 1 pp .

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Abstract

We report that the structural phase of gallium nanoparticles can be switched by optical excitation and read via their cathodoluminescence (CL) when excited by a scanning electron beam. This opens a new paradigm in developing high density phase change optical memory elements.

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Published date: June 2007

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Venue - Dates: Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)-Europe/International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC): CLEO/IQEC, , Munich, Germany, 2007-06-17 - 2007-06-22

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