Open AccessGold nanostructure assisted thermophoretic trapping of single nano-objects
Author(s) -
M. W. H. Braun,
Frank Cichos
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
optics in the life sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1364/boda.2013.jt2a.28
Subject(s) - nanostructure , trapping , materials science , nano , nanotechnology , laser , optoelectronics , physics , optics , composite material , ecology , biology
We present a new technique that allows for the trapping of single or even multiple nano-objects by exploiting highly localized temperature fields. Such temperature fields are produced by a laser-controlled heating of gold nanostructures.
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