Figure 1 (IMAGE) Compuscript Ltd Caption (a) Schematic of experimental system for PLNS. (b) Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of Ag NWs with inset showing the size distribution of Ag NPs in Ag NWs. (c) Plasmon-enhanced electric field as a function of interparticle gap for light polarization direction parallel and vertical to the interparticle axis. (d) Schematic illustration of PLNS with increasing laser irradiation time. (e) SEM images of the morphological changes of Ag NWs in PLNS process. Credit OEA Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.