Title :
Numerical and experimental demonstration of a single-fiber probe for optical trapping and analysis
Author :
Bragheri, Francesca ; Minzioni, Paolo ; Cristiani, Ilaria ; Liberale, Carlo ; Angelis, Francesco De ; Fabrizio, Enzo Di
Author_Institution :
CNISM & Dept. of Electron., Pavia Univ., Pavia
Abstract :
We numerically analyze and experimentally show the use of an innovative fiber-tweezer based on total internal reflection. By using the realized structure, simultaneous 3D trapping and fluorescence measurements are demonstrated.
Keywords :
focused ion beam technology; radiation pressure; 3D trapping; fluorescence measurements; optical trapping; single-fiber probe; total internal reflection; Biomedical optical imaging; Charge carrier processes; Fluorescence; Optical beams; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical refraction; Optical scattering; Optical variables control; Probes; (020.7010) Laser trapping; (060.2310) Fiber optics; (350.4855) Optical tweezers or optical manipulation;
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
