Fully dynamic multiple-beam optical tweezers
Optics Express, Vol. 10, Issue 14, pp. 597-602 (2002)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.10.000597
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Abstract
We demonstrate a technique for obtaining fully dynamic multiple-beam optical tweezers using the generalized phase contrast (GPC) method and a phase-only spatial light modulator (SLM). The GPC method facilitates the direct transformation of an input phase pattern to an array of high-intensity beams, which can function as efficient multiple optical traps. This straightforward process enables an adjustable number of traps and real-time control of the position, size, shape and intensity of each individual tweezer-beam in arbitrary arrays by encoding the appropriate phase pattern on the SLM. Experimental results show trapping and dynamic manipulation of multiple micro-spheres in a liquid solution.
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OCIS Codes
(070.2580) Fourier optics and signal processing : Paraxial wave optics
(070.6110) Fourier optics and signal processing : Spatial filtering
(120.5060) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Phase modulation
(140.7010) Lasers and laser optics : Laser trapping
(170.4520) Medical optics and biotechnology : Optical confinement and manipulation
(230.6120) Optical devices : Spatial light modulators
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History
Original Manuscript: February 15, 2002
Revised Manuscript: July 12, 2002
Published: July 15, 2002
Citation
Rene Eriksen, Vincent Daria, and Jesper Gluckstad, "Fully dynamic multiple-beam optical tweezers," Opt. Express 10, 597-602 (2002)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-10-14-597
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