CPC G01N 33/48721 (2013.01) [C12Q 1/6869 (2013.01); G01N 27/44791 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A system for sequencing a plurality of linear biomolecules using quantum tunneling, the system comprising:
a plurality of devices for simultaneously sequencing the plurality of linear biomolecules, wherein each of the plurality of devices comprises:
a substrate having a top surface;
a first electrode disposed on and in contact with a first portion of the top surface of the substrate;
a first dielectric layer disposed on and in contact with a second portion of the top surface of the substrate, wherein a top surface of the first dielectric layer and a top surface of the first electrode are substantially coplanar;
a second electrode, wherein:
a first portion of the second electrode is disposed on and in contact with the top surface of the first dielectric layer; and
a second portion of the second electrode is suspended over the first electrode thereby extending over the first electrode to span from a first end of the first electrode to an opposite end of the first electrode in a continuous manner; and
a gap defined by the top surface of the first electrode, a bottom surface of the second electrode, and the top surface of the first dielectric layer.
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