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The Tiniest Traps: Optical Manipulation Gets Smaller

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Abstract

Arthur Ashkin ushered in the field of optical manipulation more than 40 years ago. Today, smaller and smaller tools, such as optical “nanotweezers” and precisely focused lasers, are becoming practical for controlling single cells, individual proteins, DNA and even the behavior of worms.

© 2013 Optical Society of America

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