Scanning probe technologies offer unparalleled insights into nanoscale light-matter interactions but are often hindered by the complex interplay of concurrent light-induced effects. To overcome this limitation, we have recently developed a technique known as decoupled optical force nanoscopy (Dofn). Dofn uniquely separates light-induced forces—such as optical gradient, photoacoustic, and photothermal effects—by employing a designated modulation and demodulation of the phases of measured optical forces. In my presentation, I will discuss how Dofn enables the precise probing of nanoscale chirality emerging from nanostructures, providing new avenues for understanding and manipulating light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.
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