Device in Action (IMAGE)

Duke University

Device in Action

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A sample of 500 nanometer particles in solution. In the top image, the acoustic whirlpool device turned off. The bottom image shows that when the device is turned on, the nanoparticles are concentrated to the point of becoming visible as a dark line down the center of the chamber.

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Duke University

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