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A phase-change nanoparticle can switch optical torque (OT) from positive to negative under specific light conditions. This reversible transverse OT phenomenon is robust, paving the way for practical applications in nanotechnology.

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Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Optics
Materials Science

Background:

Optical torque (OT) manipulation of nanoparticles is crucial for advanced applications.
Phase-change materials offer tunable optical properties.
Understanding light-matter interactions in complex nanostructures is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the transition from positive to negative optical torque in a phase-change nanoparticle.
To analyze the underlying mechanisms of optical torque generation in different material phases.
To assess the robustness and practical applicability of the observed phenomenon.

Main Methods:

Utilizing multipole expansion theory for analytical expressions.
Simulating light-matter interactions with two circularly polarized plane waves.
Analyzing electric and magnetic responses in insulating and metallic phases.

Main Results:

A transition from positive to negative optical torque was observed.
Positive OT in the metallic phase is attributed to electric response.
Negative OT in the insulating phase arises from magnetic response and magnetic dipole interaction.
Reversible transverse OT demonstrated robustness to the angle between incident plane waves.

Conclusions:

The study demonstrates a novel optical torque switching mechanism in phase-change nanoparticles.
The findings highlight the potential for controlled manipulation of nanoparticles using tailored optical fields.
The robustness of the phenomenon suggests practical applications in optical trapping and nanorobotics.