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Nanophotonic Techniques for Single-Cell Analysis

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Single-cell analysis is an essential tool with numerous applications in biological and medical analyses. Nanophotonic techniques are emerging methods that use nanoscale devices and electromagnetic waves to extract information from a single cell. These techniques generally use the visible spectrum or the near-IR region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Various techniques have been developed by researchers, each for a specific purpose. These methods include mass spectrometry, quantum dots, nanolasers and spasers, optofluidics, zero-mode waveguides, nanoantennas, etc. This chapter gives an overview of these techniques when applied for single-cell analysis. Their basic working principles, key variants, and benefits are explained in detail.

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