Linearly polarized light that does not possess any angular momentum can be used to rotate a gold nanostructure that can, in turn, rotate a much larger silica microdisk.
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Hasman, E. New twist on nanoscale motors. Nature Nanotech 5, 563–564 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2010.156
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