On-chip phase measurement for microparticles trapped on a waveguide

Polystyrene microparticles are trapped on a waveguide Young interferometer and the phase change caused by the trapped particles is measured. This is a novel, on-chip method that can be used to count and characterize trapped particles. The trapping of single particles is clearly identified. Simulatio...

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Published in:Lab on a chip 2015-10, Vol.15 (19), p.3918-3924
Main Authors: Dullo, Firehun Tsige, Hellesø, Olav Gaute
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counting
Interferometers
Microparticles
Phase change
Polystyrene resins
Simulation
Trapped particles
Waveguides
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Summary:Polystyrene microparticles are trapped on a waveguide Young interferometer and the phase change caused by the trapped particles is measured. This is a novel, on-chip method that can be used to count and characterize trapped particles. The trapping of single particles is clearly identified. Simulations show that the phase change increases with the diameter up to 7 μm, while for larger particles, morphology-dependent resonances appear. For 7 μm particles, a phase change of −0.13 rad is measured, while the simulated value is −0.28 rad. Extensive simulations are carried out regarding the phase change, waveguide transmission and the forces on the particles, and also regarding sources of the discrepancy between simulations and measurements. The phase change caused by microparticles trapped on a waveguide is simulated and measured using a Young interferometer.
ISSN:1473-0197
1473-0189
DOI:10.1039/c5lc00794a