Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
electronic properties, DNA, nanotechnology, FIREBALL
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
In the world today there is an immense interest in the field of nanotechnology. One particularly unique aspect is molecular electronics. The ability to take one molecule and use it as a transistor has vast applications. While the transistors on our current computers are on the order of micrometer, a molecular wire has the capability of taking transistors into the nanometer region. Such a development would drastically increase computer speed and make the next generation of computers more compact and more manageable. One possible nano-wire is DNA. DNA has several electronic properties that could possibly render it into an excellent wire. Our goal is to better understand these properties and see if the idea of DNA as a molecular wire has merit.
Recommended Citation
Marsh, Richard and Lewis, Dr. James P.
(2013)
"The Electronic Properties of DNA,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2742.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2742