This thesis describe some methods to manipulate the polarization and absorption of light using gold nanostructures. These methods would help to build ultra-sensitive chips that can detect disease in small samples of blood or saliva, helping people monitor their health in real-time.
History
Thesis type
Thesis (PhD)
Thesis note
A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Centre of Translational Atomaterials (CTAM), Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, 2020.