Detection and sizing of single nanoparticles by mode splitting in an optical microresonator

Jiangang Zhu, Sahin Kaya Ozdemir, Yun Feng Xiao, Lin Li, Lina He, Da Ren Chen, Lan Yang

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Abstract

We demonstrate detection and sizing of single nanoparticles down to 30 nm by monitoring the mode splitting induced by a nanoparticle in an ultra-high quality factor (UHQ) microtoroid. Theory and methods are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2010
StatePublished - 2010
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2010 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: May 16 2010May 21 2010

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period05/16/1005/21/10

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