Physicists at The Australian National University (ANU) are using nanoparticles to create innovative light sources that will allow us to “peel back the curtain” into the world of extremely tiny objects - objects that are thousands of times smaller than a human hair. This will lead to significant adva
An illustration showing a single nanoparticle converting low-frequency red light into extreme-ultraviolet light, which has a very high frequency. Credit: Anastasiia Zalogina/ANUare using nanoparticles to create innovative light sources that will allow us to “peel back the curtain” into the world of extremely tiny objects – objects that are thousands of times smaller than a human hair. This will lead to significant advancements in medical and other technological fields.
Being able to analyze such small objects could help scientists better understand and fight certain diseases and health conditions. “Another disadvantage of electron microscopy is that it may damage delicate samples being analyzed, whereas light-based microscopes mitigate this issue.” Although our eyes cannot detect infrared and ultraviolet light, it is possible for us to ‘see’ it using cameras and other technologies.
Dr. Kruk said the ANU technology could also be used in the semiconductor industry as a quality control measure to ensure a streamlined manufacturing process.
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