Resonant light-controlled self-assembly of ordered nanostructures

The possibility of light-controllable formation of heterogeneous nanostructures containing resonant metallic and semiconductor nanoparticles is considered. Interaction energy between light-induced dipole polarization of nanoparticles at modest light intensity can be much more than the thermal motion energy. The configuration of self-assembled nanostructure can be controlled by the frequency and polarization of the light.

► The possibility of light-controllable formation of heterogeneous nanostructures containing resonant metallic and semiconductor nanoparticles is considered.
► Interaction energy between light-induced dipole polarization of nanoparticles at modest light intensity can be much more than the thermal motion energy.
► The configuration of self-assembled nanostructure can be controlled by the frequency and polarization of the light.