Ellipsoidal Microcavities: Electromagnetic Properties, Fabrication, and Use as Multispectral MRI Agents

A simple new approach for transforming micro- and nanoscale spheres into eccentric ellipsoids and for generating hollow ellipsoidal shell particles is demonstrated based on a rotating, angled, evaporative deposition process. The resulting ellipsoidal shells possess unique electromagnetic field properties that enable a new form of multispectral labeling agent for magnetic resonance imaging applications. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.