Nanotechnology Applied Research and Development Using Ion Beam Sputtering

传感器是一种响应输入（如物理或化学变化）并将其响应转换为输出的设备。 纳米技术使“纳米传感器”的发展具有上级灵敏度、准确性和速度。一种帮助开发纳米传感器的方法被称为离子束溅射，由此可以在表面上放置极薄的金属和其他材料层。该方法允许创建上级光学器件和启用纳米的传感器。这些传感器可用于改善加拿大经济高影响领域的许多技术，包括：健康和医疗;石油和天然气;农业;采矿;工作场所安全;和制造业。

A sensor is a device that responds to an input, such as a physical or chemical change and converts its response into an output. Nanotechnology is enabling the development of "nano enabled sensors" with superior sensitivity, accuracy and speed. One method for assisting in the development of nano-enabled sensors is termed Ion Beam Sputtering, whereby extremely thin layers of metals and other materials can be laid down on a surface. This method allows for the creation of superior optics, and nano enabled sensors. These sensors have applications for improving a number of technologies within high impact areas of the Canadian economy, including: health and medical; oil and gas; agriculture; mining; workplace safety; and manufacturing.