Gold beads may boost cancer treatment
Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients. The image below, which is from laboratory research conducted by LCN researcher Dr Andrew Thorley, from the National Heart and Lung...
Nano-antennas assist in improving spatial resolution of terahertz microscopy
A team lead by a LCN researcher has demonstrated a detector for terahertz waves with integrated optical nano-antennas. The detector enables enhanced spatial resolution in terahertz microscopy. Similar to more commonly used infra-red waves and X-rays, terahertz waves...
Silicon device solves overheating problem in lab analysis technique
Scientists from the LCN, Imperial College London and the University of Buenos Aires have published the results of a study testing a silicon nano-device in the journal Nature Communications. This silicon nano-device can funnel laser light to a tightly focused spot...