New Optical Tweezers for Trapping Specimens Just Nanometers Across

A novel technique has been created by chemistry researchers of Stanford University that poses a great potential leap in the chemistry world. This microscale technique known as "Optical Trapping" uses beams of light as tweezers to hold and manipulate tiny psrticles. This method allows scientists to Trap particles that are smaller than 10 nanometers. Up to this point in time, it was impossible even for top tier scientists with access to the best of technology to manipulate particles of such a small size. This developmet of a new method of trspping particles opens up a myriad of potential uses. The design for this light particle tool is near completion, and researchers expect to develop a prototype by early 2013. Here's a link to the original article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121204154418.htm Stay updated for new posts coming soon! - Sammy C