Trapping and manipulation of low-index particles in a two-dimensional interferometric optical trap

Michael Peter Macdonald, L Paterson, Wilson Sibbett, Peter Edward Bryant, Kishan Dholakia

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Abstract

We demonstrate optical trapping and manipulation of low-index spheres in two dimensions, using the pattern produced by two interfering plane waves. This technique shows, for what is believed to be the first time, alignment of an array of hollow spheres and simultaneous manipulation of high- and low-index particles in the horizontal plane. Furthermore, rodlike particles (up to 30 mum in length) are manipulated simultaneously with the low-index particles. This technique offers a practical method for manipulating bubbles, low-index droplets, or rodlike biological samples. (C) 2001 Optical Society of America.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)863-865
Number of pages3
JournalOptics Letters
Volume26
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2001

Keywords

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