Manu Prakash : Research : Bubble Logic : Modulator



Nonlinear bubble interactions by hydro-dynamic force fields are exploited to build universal logic gates operating at low Re number in newtonian fluids.
Microfluidic memory


Bistable one-bit bubble memory for storage of both information and chemicals at the same time.


Bubble circuits


Bubble logic devices can be cascaded to form numerous digital circuit elements like ring oscillators, counters.


Bubble synchronization

Non-linear fluidic ladder networks are used to synchronize two streams of bubbles, thus correcting any timing error.


Bubble modulator


Bubbles can be generated on demand to encode information in a train of bubbles. 

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Microfluidic electro-thermal modulator for generating bubbles on demand. The device consists of a modified flow-focusing geometry and a platinum micro-heater embedded in the substrate. A short electric pulse can be applied to generate a bubble on demand.  

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