Practical guide to the realization of a convertible optical trapping system

In this article, we provide a detailed guide to the construction of a convertible optical trapping system for either single-beam or counter-propagating trap. The single-beam trap maintains all the functionalities that a conventional optical tweezer has. While the counter-propagating trap allows for...

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Published in:Optics express 2017-02, Vol.25 (3), p.2496-2510
Main Author: Zhao, Chenglong
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this article, we provide a detailed guide to the construction of a convertible optical trapping system for either single-beam or counter-propagating trap. The single-beam trap maintains all the functionalities that a conventional optical tweezer has. While the counter-propagating trap allows for the trapping of particles that single-beam trap cannot handle. The counter-propagating trap can be easily switched to a single-beam trap, and vice versa. Therefore, this convertible optical trapping system allows for the trapping and manipulation of particles with a wide variety of sizes and materials.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/oe.25.002496