Molecular manipulation apparatus and method for investigating a plurality of molecules

摘要

A molecular manipulation apparatus for investigating molecules attached on one side to a surface of a sample and on another side to a bead. The apparatus having a radiation system for providing a radiation beam of radiation with a radiation intensity to the sample and the surface of the sample is transmissive for the radiation. The apparatus is provided with a sample holder for holding the sample with its transmissive surface within the beam of radiation. The apparatus has a detector for detecting a position of the beads; and, a computer programmed for calculating a physical property of the molecules as a function of the position of the plurality of beads.