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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Nanotechnology
    • Biophysics

    Background:

    • Scattering-based single-particle tracking (S-SPT) offers label-free analysis of nanoscale objects.
    • Widespread adoption of S-SPT is hindered by demanding optical system requirements.
    • Current on-chip light-scattering enhancement methods are limited by localized fields insufficient for particle trajectories.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a robust, on-chip microlens-based approach for high-performance S-SPT.
    • To enable S-SPT with conventional bright-field microscopy and significantly reduced illumination power.
    • To overcome technical barriers and expand the applicability of S-SPT.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of an on-chip microlens array for light-scattering enhancement.
    • Utilizing a conventional bright-field microscope setup.
    • Testing S-SPT performance with significantly lower illumination powers (over 1,000 times reduction).

    Main Results:

    • Achieved high-performance S-SPT with the proposed microlens-based system.
    • Demonstrated successful particle tracking with substantially reduced illumination.
    • Validated the effectiveness of the on-chip microlens approach in overcoming field-localization limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • The on-chip microlens-based S-SPT approach is a robust solution for label-free nanoscopic object characterization.
    • This method significantly lowers technical demands, making S-SPT more accessible.
    • The advancement broadens S-SPT applications in biophotonics, biosensors, and diagnostics.