Spin physics: DNA spintronics sees the light

Nat Nanotechnol. 2011 Apr;6(4):198-9. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2011.48.

Abstract

A thin layer of double-stranded DNA on a gold surface can act as a spin filter.

MeSH terms

  • Chemical Phenomena
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Electrons*
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Models, Chemical
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Photons
  • Physics

Substances

  • Gold
  • DNA