Build Sequences for Mechanosynthesis

摘要

Processes for creating build sequences are described which use computational chemistry algorithms to simulate mechanosynthetic reactions, and which may use the mechanosynthesis process conditions or equipment limitations in these simulations, and which facilitate determining a set of mechanosynthetic reactions that will build an atomically-precise workpiece with a desired degree of reliability. Included are methods for error correction of pathological reactions or avoidance of pathological reactions. Libraries of reactions may be used to reduce simulation requirements.

主权项

1. A method of creating a build sequence for a workpiece, comprising:
a. storing the atomic coordinates of the workpiece in a data storage means; b. using computation chemistry algorithms in conjunction with computing means, coupled to the data storage means, to determine a set of mechanosynthetic reactions sufficient to build the workpiece; and c. determining an order in which said mechanosynthetic reactions may be performed to result in the workpiece.