Detection of femtometer deformations of semiconductor devices in operation using an optical lever

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Abstract

The operation of an integrated circuit (IC) should cause the thermal expansion of individual semiconductor devices fabricated on the IC. However, the thermal expansion has never been detected due to its smallness. We succeeded in detecting the thermal expansion by using an optical lever and found that its size was 10-13 m. This technology is suitable for uses an optical IC probe and is a new method for the study of nanodevices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6563-6565
Number of pages3
JournalJapanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers
Volume47
Issue number8 PART 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Aug 8

Keywords

  • Integrated circuit
  • Laser
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optical lever
  • Probe

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)
  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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