Fluorescent nano-particles for multi-photon thermal sensing

D. Jaque, L. M. Maestro, E. Escudero, E. Martin Rodriguez, J. A. Capobianco, F. Vetrone, A. Juarranz de la Fuente, F. Sanz-Rodriguez, M. C. Iglesias-de la Cruz, C. Jacinto, U. Rocha, J. Garcia Sole

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    Abstract

    In this work we report on the ability of Er/Yb co-doped NaYF4 nano-crystals and CdTe Quantum Dots as two-photon excited fluorescent nano-thermometers. The basic physical phenomena causing the thermal sensitivity of the two-photon excited emission bands have been discussed and the maximum thermal resolution achievable in each case has been estimated. The practical application of both systems for thermal sensing at the micro-scale in biological systems is demonstrated. In particular, they have been used to evaluate the thermal loading induced by tightly focused laser beams in both living cells and fluids.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)249-253
    JournalJournal of Luminescence
    Volume133
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2013

    Keywords

    • Bio-photonics
    • Two-photon luminescence
    • Nanothermometry
    • Quantum dots
    • Rare earth doped nano-crystals
    • Confocal microscopy

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