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An all-optical chip-based method has been used to actuate and detect the motion of silicon nanocantilevers. Multiplexed read-out has also been demonstrated.

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Figure 1: Artist's impression of the transduction principle.

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  2. National Institute for Nanotechnology, T6G 2M9, Edmonton, Canada

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Freeman, M., Hiebert, W. Gradient force shows its potential. Nature Nanotech 4, 344–345 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.132

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