Optical microcavities: Label-free detection down to single virus particles

Frank Vollmer, Stephen Arnold

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Binding of Influenza A virus particles is detected from the frequency shift of a microsphere cavity. To overcome limitations posed by diffusion, transport of nanoparticles to the sensing region is enhanced by optical gradient forces.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLaser Science, LS 2009
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557528780
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventLaser Science, LS 2009 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Oct 11 2009Oct 15 2009

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Other

OtherLaser Science, LS 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period10/11/0910/15/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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