Controlling Plasmon Coupling in Biomolecule-Linked Metal Nanoparticle Assemblies
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Controlling Plasmon Coupling in Biomolecule-Linked Metal Nanoparticle Assemblies by David S. Sebba Department of Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Anne A. Lazarides, Supervisor ___________________________ Thomas H. LaBean ___________________________ David R. Smith ___________________________ Chris Dwyer ___________________________ Claudia K. Gunsch An abstract of a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Materials Science in the Graduate School of Duke University 2008 Copyright by David S. Sebba 2008
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