Title :
Optically trapped silica micro-fibers
Author :
Domachuk, Peter ; Magi, Eric C. ; Cronin-Golomb, Mark ; Eggleton, Benjamin J.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., Sydney Univ., Sydney, NSW
Abstract :
We introduce a new type of optical MEMS through an optical micro-fiber waveguide controlled using optical trapping. We also use the mechanical properties of the micro-fiber to measure properties of the optical trap.
Keywords :
integrated optics; micro-optomechanical devices; optical fibres; radiation pressure; silicon compounds; MOEMS; SiO2; mechanical properties; optical MEMS; optical microfiber waveguide; optical trapping; silica microfibers; Atom optics; Biomedical optical imaging; Charge carrier processes; Laser beams; Optical beams; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical modulation; Optical scattering; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fibre Technology/Australian Optical Society, 2006. ACOFT/AOS 2006. Australian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-1-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-1-9
DOI :
10.1109/ACOFT.2006.4519243
