Learn more about Gold Nanoshells

These web pages enable you to build a greater understanding of gold nanoshells and how they are revolutionizing cancer research and treatment.

In Depth

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Discover how gold nanoshells may be used to image and target cancer cells in the body.

Click here for an updated presentation by Prof. Halas on plasmon physics and cancer therapy

Video

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Watch a movie illustrating how gold nanoshells are made, target and kill cancer.

Software Visualizations

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Take a short class on gold nanoparticles. Try out different frequencies of laser light to see how gold nanoshells are activated.

Learning Resources

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Find tools to more effectively incorporate the information found here into your classroom.