A plasmonic biosensor with single-molecule sensitivity

P. Zijlstra, P.M.R. Paulo, H. Yuan, S. Khatua, M. Yorulmaz, M. Orrit

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Abstract

The plasmon resonance of a single metal nanoparticle induces an enhancement of the local electromagnetic field. We exploit this field enhancement to detect single molecules that are (1) poorly fluorescent or (2) completely non-fluorescent.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro and nano-engineerd sensors II
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
PagesST4B-
ISBN (Print)978-1-55752-981-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventAdvanced Photonics Congress 2013 - Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Duration: 14 Jul 201317 Jul 2013

Conference

ConferenceAdvanced Photonics Congress 2013
Country/TerritoryPuerto Rico
CityRio Grande
Period14/07/1317/07/13

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