Date of Award

2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

Department

Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering

First Advisor

Ashutosh Giri

Abstract

The investigation of gold nanoparticle thin films for cancer therapy is a topic of significant interest in the scientific community. A comprehensive examination of their heat transfer properties is crucial to explore their potential applications in materials science and medicine. This study focuses on measuring and analyzing the heat transfer properties of gold nanorod thin films utilized in cancer therapy, with a specific focus on the effective electron-phonon coupling factor. The thin film was realized through the spin coating of a gold nanorod solution onto a hydrogel platform to ensure adherence between the solution and the glass coverslip. Using pump-probe spectroscopy techniques, the effective electron-phonon coupling factor of the gold nanorods was assessed and analyzed as a function of the maximum electron temperature and compared to various models. The results indicated that the effective electron-phonon coupling factor is independent of the shape of the gold nanoparticles.

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