Issue 17, 2015

Tracking single particle rotation: probing dynamics in four dimensions

Abstract

Direct visualization and tracking of small particles at high spatial and temporal resolution provides a powerful approach to probing complex dynamics and interactions in chemical and biological processes. Analysis of the rotational dynamics of particles adds a new dimension of information that is otherwise impossible to obtain with conventional 3-D particle tracking. In this review, we survey recent advances in single-particle rotational tracking, with highlights on the rotational tracking of optically anisotropic Janus particles. Strengths and weaknesses of the various particle tracking methods, and their applications are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Tracking single particle rotation: probing dynamics in four dimensions

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
27 Feb 2015
Accepted
27 Apr 2015
First published
29 Apr 2015

Anal. Methods, 2015,7, 7020-7028

Tracking single particle rotation: probing dynamics in four dimensions

S. M. Anthony and Y. Yu, Anal. Methods, 2015, 7, 7020 DOI: 10.1039/C5AY00522A

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