Title :
Fiber optical tweezers for simultaneous force exertion and measurements in a 3D hydrogel compartment
Author :
Chaoyang Ti ; Thomas, Gawain M. ; Qi Wen ; Yuxiang Liu
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Worcester Polytech. Inst., Worcester, MA, USA
Abstract :
We developed an inclined dual fiber optical tweezers (DFOTs) for simultaneous force application and measurements in a 3D hydrogel matrix. The inclined DFOTs provide a potential solution for cell mechanics study in a three-dimensional matrix.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; force measurement; hydrogels; radiation pressure; 3D hydrogel matrix; cell mechanics study; force exertion; force measurements; inclined dual fiber optical tweezers; Biomedical optical imaging; Charge carrier processes; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Optical variables measurement; Three-dimensional displays;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
