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Gold is the material of first choice for the realisation of a large number of interesting nanoscale devices and structures due to its unique chemical and optical properties. However, conventional photolithographic processes cannot be used to manufacture such tiny structures in gold (or any other material) due to limitations imposed by the diffraction of light. New methods of lithography have been developed to overcome this limitation. In this article we review these new nanolithographic techniques, describe how they have been used to produce nanoscale precious metal artefacts, and briefly survey some of the existing and potential applications for these structures.
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Nick Stokes is studying for his PhD in the UTS Institute for Nanoscale Technology. His project is co-funded by mining company Anglogold Ashanti Limited and the Australian Research Council and is focussed on developing gold-based, spectrally selective coatings for glass.
Dr Andrew McDonagh is a Senior Lecturer at in the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Forensic Sciences at UTS and is also a member of its Institute for Nanoscale Technology. Andrew specializes in inorganic and physical chemistry.
Professor Michael Cortie is Director of the UTS Institute for Nanoscale Technology. His interests include materials science and engineering and the optical properties of nanoscale structures.
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Stokes, N., McDonagh, A.M. & Cortie, M.B. Preparation of nanoscale gold structures by nanolithography. Gold Bull 40, 310–320 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03215605
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