Tsukuba, Japan

Heinrich Rohrer

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: National Institute for Materials Science. Active years: 2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Heinrich Rohrer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/heinrich-rohrer-pjhlbd67

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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Years Active: 2015

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Heinrich Rohrer was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of surface science. He is best known for his work in developing the scanning tunneling microscope, which allowed researchers to view atoms and molecules at the nanoscale level.

While Rohrer only held one patent during his career, it was a significant one. The patent he held was for a surface stress sensor. His invention used a configuration of plate-like members and piezoresistors to create a piezoresistive surface stress sensor with high sensitivity to uniform stress applied to the surface of the sensor. This invention has been utilized in many different fields, including the aerospace and automotive industries.

Rohrer worked at the National Institute for Materials Science in Tsukuba, Japan. He collaborated with many different colleagues during his career, including Genki Yoshikawa and Terunobu Akiyama. His work continues to have an impact on scientific research today.

Overall, Heinrich Rohrer's contributions to the world of surface science and nanotechnology were vast and influential. His invention of the surface stress sensor paved the way for many future developments in related fields.

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