Listening to Individual Nanoparticles (Prof. Reuven Gordon, University of Victoria, Canada)

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• Prof. Reuven Gordon, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Victoria (Canada)
• Friday 26 June 2015, 15:00-16:00
• Small Lecture Theatre, Bragg Building, Cavendish Laboratory (Physics Department).

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Nanoparticles in the single digit nanometer range can be easily isolated and studied with low optical powers using nanoaperture tweezers. We have studied individual proteins and their interactions with small molecules, DNA and antibodies. Recently, using the fluctuations of the trapped object, we have pioneered a new way to “listen” to the vibrations of nanoparticles in the 10 GHz – 1 THz range; the approach is called extraordinary acoustic Raman (EAR). EAR gives unprecedented low frequency spectra of individual proteins in solution, allowing for identification and analysis, as well as probing their role in biological functions. We have also used EAR to study the elastic properties, shape and size of various individual nanoparticles.

This talk is part of the Hitachi Cambridge Seminar Series series.

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