  We investigate the optomechanical interaction between light and metallic
nanowires through the action of bolometric forces. We show that the response
time of the photothermal forces induced on the nanowire is fast and the
strength of the interaction can overcome the radiation pressure force.
Furthermore, we suggest the photothermal forces can be enhanced by surface
plasmon excitation to cool the sub-megahertz vibrational modes of the nanowires
close to its quantum limit.
