Optical trapping and micromanipulation with a photonic lantern-mode multiplexer

We demonstrate a simple approach based on a photonic lantern spatial-mode multiplexer and a few-mode fiber for optical and manipulation of multiple microspheres. Selective generation of linearly polarized (LP) fiber modes provides light patterns useful for trapping one or multiple microparticles. Fu...

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Published in:Optics letters 2018-03, Vol.43 (6), p.1303-1306
Main Authors: Velázquez-Benítez, Amado M, Guerra-Santillán, K Yanín, Caudillo-Viurquez, Raúl, Antonio-López, J Enrique, Amezcua-Correa, Rodrigo, Hernández-Cordero, Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fiber optics
Lanterns
Micromanipulation
Microparticles
Microspheres
Multiplexing
Optical fibers
Optical trapping
Photonics
Rotation
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Summary:We demonstrate a simple approach based on a photonic lantern spatial-mode multiplexer and a few-mode fiber for optical and manipulation of multiple microspheres. Selective generation of linearly polarized (LP) fiber modes provides light patterns useful for trapping one or multiple microparticles. Furthermore, rotation of the particles can be achieved by switching between degenerate LP modes, as well as through polarization rotation of the input light. Our results show that emerging fiber optic devices such as photonic lanterns can provide a versatile and compact means for developing optical fiber traps.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.43.001303