Carbon nanotube connected body

特許 係属中 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carbon nanotube connected body, which can be suitably used as a target detecting element, a sensor, etc., and in which carbon nanotubes are aligned, and further to provide efficient manufacturing method therefor. ; SOLUTION: The carbon nanotube connected body is configured such that a plurality of carbon nanotubes are arrayed so as to connect one end of each carbon nanotube to a base material to be almost perpendicular to the base material.