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Optomechanically-responsive materials for use as light-activated actuators and valves

  • US 20030156991A1
  • Filed: 10/22/2002
  • Published: 08/21/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A photo actuator comprising:

  • a plurality of nanoparticles designed to resonate at a predetermined wavelength of light; and

    a medium, said plurality of nanoparticles being in thermal contact with said medium and said medium comprising a thermally sensitive material, wherein said medium actuates a device by physical movement of said medium in response to light at said predetermined wavelength.

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