New technique introducing foreign atoms in optical trapping allows greater manipulation of nanoparticles
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 06:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Macquarie University researchers have demonstrated a new technique exploiting the presence of foreign atoms within a diamond crystal, using light to affect the motion of the entire nanoparticle – opening the door to applying powerful quantum technologies to the manipulation of ultrasmall nanoparticles and an unprecedented degree of control at the nanoscale.