Title :
Complex nonlinear opto-fluidics: Controlling flow with light and vice-versa
Author :
Segev, M. ; Lamhot, Y. ; Greenfield, E. ; Barak, A. ; Szameit, A. ; Nemirovsky, J. ; Rotschild, C.
Author_Institution :
Technion - Israel Inst. of Technol., Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
We demonstrate symbiotic dynamics of light and nano-particles suspended in liquid. Light-force varies the local particle density, modifies the fluid properties (surface-tension, viscosity), inducing flow patterns in the fluid, causing synergetic nonlinear-dynamics of light and fluid.
Keywords :
micro-optomechanical devices; nanoparticles; nonlinear optics; optical control; radiation pressure; surface tension; viscosity; complex nonlinear optofluidics; flow patterns; light force; local particle density; nanoparticles; surface tension; synergetic nonlinear dynamics; viscosity; Fluid dynamics; Lenses; Liquid crystal displays; Nonlinear optics; Optical control;
Conference_Titel :
Winter Topicals (WTM), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Keystone, CO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8428-7
DOI :
10.1109/PHOTWTM.2011.5730070
