Spectroscopy and dynamics of colloidal particles and systems at interfaces

Thesis

This thesis presents an investigation of the dynamic properties of wide range of interfacial systems, from colloidal particles in solution, through the realm of aerosols and onto studies of molecular adsorption at an interface. The primary experimental technique utilized is optical tweezers. An exploration of the history of the use of radiation pressure to manipulate matter is presented, followed by an introduction to how optical tweezers work. Some of the more advanced methods of...

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Authors: Moore, L; Lee Moore

• Publication date: 2012
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: Oxford University, UK
• Language: English
• Keywords: colloid; optical tweezers; microparticle spectroscopy; aerosols; nanocrystals; whispering gallery modes
• Subjects: Microscopy; Surface chemistry; Laser Spectroscopy; Atmospheric,Oceanic,and Planetary physics; Nanostructures; Microscopy and microanalysis