Enhancement of molecular emission using optical-antenna structures
US9075010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y20/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus, and methods of use, for enhancement of molecular emission by nano-antennas. Using the nano-antennas, the life-time is greatly shortened or the strength of broadly peaking spectral emission of fluorescent molecules is greatly enhanced by a generated electric field. The electric field generated is due to opposing charges located at two metallic end portions of the nano-antenna in response to receiving optical energy.
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