Title :
Optical tweezers with resonant particles
Author :
Kendrick, M.J. ; McIntyre, D.H. ; Ostroverkhova, O.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR
Abstract :
Optical tweezers are typically used on transparent dielectric particles. Particles with optical resonances would experience larger trapping forces and allow trapping of smaller particles. We present a study of increased trapping forces on such particles.
Keywords :
dyes; gold; nanoparticles; polymers; radiation pressure; resonance; transparency; Au; dye-filled latex particles; nanoparticles; optical resonance; optical tweezers; resonant particles; transparent dielectric particles; trapping force; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Biomedical optical imaging; Charge carrier processes; Dielectrics; Laser modes; Nanoparticles; Optical arrays; Physics; Resonance; (140.7010) Laser trapping; (160.4760) Optical properties;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
