NANOWIRE STRUCTURES AND DEVICES FOR USE IN LARGE-AREA ELECTRONICS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

摘要

A nanowire structure (10) and device for use in large area electronics and methods of making the same is provided. The nanowire structure (10) includes a nanowire (12) defining an axis (14), where the nanowire (12) includes a first end (16) and a second end (18). The first end (16) is axially spaced from the second end (18). Further, the nanowire structure (10) includes magnetic segments (22) that are coupled to the first (16) and second ends (18) of the nanowire. The structure allows for the alignent and contacting of the nanowire using local or external magnetic fielos.