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  • Nanotechnology
  • Microscopy
  • Materials Science

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  • Nanomanipulation offers high precision but is limited by optical diffraction, hindering visual feedback and efficiency.
  • Existing methods struggle with real-time nanoscale observation, impacting applications like nanoparticle assembly and nanowire alignment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel nanomanipulation technique with real-time super-resolution imaging capabilities.
  • To overcome the limitations of optical diffraction in nanoscale visual feedback for improved manipulation efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a microlens-enhanced nanomanipulation system integrated with atomic force microscopy (AFM).
  • Coupled a microlens to an AFM probe for enhanced optical imaging.
  • Achieved super-resolution imaging with a minimum characteristic size of 80 nm.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated real-time visual guidance for manipulating 100 nm fluorescent nanoparticles under fluorescent illumination.
  • Successfully manipulated 80 nm silver nanowires under white light illumination.
  • Realized in situ observation and manipulation capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Microlens-enhanced nanomanipulation provides real-time super-resolution imaging, significantly improving nanoscale visual feedback.
  • The developed method enhances the efficiency and applicability of AFM-based nanomanipulation.
  • This technique holds potential for in situ observation and manipulation of delicate samples, including biological specimens.