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n. An optical device for viewing extremely small objects.
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Nanoprobe can mean:
- Nanoprobe (device), real devices for seeing very small objects
- A fictional device used by the Borg (Star Trek)
A nanoprobe as existing in the real world is an optical device. It was developed by tapering an optical fiber to a tip measuring 100 nm = 1000 angstroms wide. Also, a very thin coating of silver nanoparticles helps to enhance the Raman scattering effect of the light. (The phenomenon of light reflection from an object when illuminated by a laser light is referred to as Raman scattering.) The reflected light demonstrates vibration energies unique to each object (samples in this case), which can be characterised and identified. The silver nanoparticles in this technique provides for the rapid oscillations of electrons, adding to vibration energies, and thus enhancing Raman Scattering—commonly known as surface-enhanced Raman scattering ( SERS). These SERS nanoprobes produce higher electromagnetic fields enabling higher signal output—eventually resulting in accurate detection and analysis of samples.
The term nanoprobe also refers more generically to any chemical or biological technique that deals with nanoquantitles, that is, introducing or extracting substances measured in nanoliters or nanograms rather than microliters or micrograms. For example:
- Introducing nanoparticles in aqueous solution to serve as nanoprobes in electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
- Extracting nanoquantities of neurochemicals via in vivo microdialysis
- Using gold-based metallic nanoprobes for Theranostics (therapeutic diagnostics)
In semiconductor manufacturing, nanoprobing is showing potential for conventional IC failure analysis and debugging, as well as for transistor design, circuit, and process development, and even for yield engineering.
Usage examples of "nanoprobe".
Conceivably, he could come up with some way to reprogram the nanoprobe virus, but even miracle worker Scotty needed time and resources to perform his special engineering magic.
Preliminary investigation into the nature of the nanoprobe reveals that it is harmless to organic beings, which is a small blessing.
But with what Spock knew now, it became clear to him that the Falorians had chosen Sanctuary to be the place where their nanoprobe virus would be developed and honed.
They had a way to ensure the nanoprobes harmlessly self-destructed by transmitting a simple signal accompanied by the correct code.
If the nanoprobes aren’t completely destroyed, the danger exists that this could happen again.
If those nanoprobes aren’t destroyed, someone with less conscience than the Falorians could figure out how to activate them.
But as it stands, because the facility is still intact, we now have the chance to determine how to completely destroy the nanoprobes once and for all.
Even if you could get Lissan to agree to give you the code, there’s no telling if he’d give you the one to activate the nanoprobes or order them to self-destruct.
He claimed there would be time later for the Federation to meet with the Falorian government and discuss the nanoprobe technology.
It was operated by nanoprobes that entered the body through touch or inhalation.
One thing we need to do right now is start replicating as many Borg nanoprobes as possible.
You need to be aware that it is highly likely, though not yet confirmed, that there are Borg nanoprobes carrying the virus scattered throughout the complex.
We would have to replicate the same number of nanoprobes as were already in a human body.
It unfolded and as it did so, the Borg nanoprobes closed in on themselves and seemed to shut down.
I've removed the nanoprobe and I think you're going to be fine, but I want to run some more tests.