Chemical computer
AssigneeThe University Court of the University of Glasgow
InventorLeroy Cronin
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Abstract
The invention provides a chemical computer having a matrix, an input device and an analytical device. The matrix is a plurality of interconnected reaction spaces holding a reaction mixture; the input device is provided to independently address each of a plurality of reaction spaces within the matrix; and the analytical device has a sensor to analyse a reaction characteristic of a reaction mixture in one or more reaction spaces. Also provides are methods for using the chemical computer, and the use of the chemical computer as a logic gate.
Claims12
A chemical computer comprising a matrix, an input device and an analytical device, wherein:
- the matrix comprises a plurality of interconnected reaction spaces holding a reaction mixture, wherein the interconnected reaction spaces are connected via fluid passages;
- the input device is provided to independently address each of a plurality of reaction spaces within the matrix;
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- the analytical device has a sensor to analyse a reaction characteristic of a reaction mixture in one or more reaction spaces.
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