Numerical investgation of the laser heating of gold nanoparticles Including thermal and dielectric changes in the local medium

Elisabetta Sassaroli, Brian E. O'Neill, King C.P. Li

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Abstract

Finite element simulations have been performed for the dynamics of heating and cooling of a single spherical gold nanoparticle and surrounding fluid environment by laser pulses of nanosecond duration in the limit of validity of Mie theory. Thermal and dielectric property changes of the surrounding medium are taken into account in the model. It has been shown that such changes significantly affect the temperature reached by the particle and surrounding microenvironment. The aim of this study is to provide useful insights for the development of biomedical applications of gold nanoparticles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Nano to Macro, ISBI 2009
Pages763-766
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro, ISBI 2009 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Jun 28 2009Jul 1 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro, ISBI 2009

Other

Other2009 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro, ISBI 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period6/28/097/1/09

Keywords

  • Gold nanoparticles
  • Heat transfer
  • Laser
  • Phase change
  • Plasmon oscillation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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