Nanocomposite materials consist of nanometer-sized quantum objects such as atoms,
molecules, voids or nanoparticles embedded in a host material. These quantum objects can …

In view of the vital role of water, exact knowledge of its dielectric function over a large
frequency range is important. We report on currently available measurements of the …

Optical whispering gallery mode biosensors are able to detect single molecules through
effects of their polarizability. We address the factors that affect the polarizability of amino …

The Lifshitz theory of van der Waals forces is utilized for the systematic calculation of the non-
retarded room temperature Hamaker constants between 26 identical isotropic elemental …

Context. Gas hydrates can be stabilised outside their window of thermodynamic stability by
the formation of an ice layer–a phenomenon termed self-preservation. This can lead to a …

Resonance energy transfer between chiral molecules can be used to discriminate between
different enantiomers. The transfer rate between chiral molecules consists of …

Buffer solutions do not simply regulate pH, but also change the properties of protein
molecules. The zeta potential of lysozyme varies significantly at the same buffer …

This review discusses the transformative impact of micro/nano particle manipulation
techniques across scientific and technological disciplines. Emphasizing the pivotal role of …

Recent measurements of Casimir forces have provided evidence of an intricate modification
of quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic field in complex geometries. Here we …

Ultra-sensitive sensors based on the resonant properties of whispering gallery modes
(WGMs) can detect fractional changes in nanoscale environments down to the length and …