Title :
Micro-cavity based force sensors — A novel and simple interferometric tool for cell-mechanical investigations
Author :
Kronenberg, Nils M. ; Liehm, Philipp ; Steude, Anja ; Gather, Malte C.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, UK
Abstract :
Mechanics is increasingly recognized as an important factor in numerous biological processes. Monitoring the mechanical properties of cells and tissue is considered a key factor to the understanding of a range of fundamental biological processes.
Keywords :
bioMEMS; biological techniques; biological tissues; biomechanics; cellular biophysics; force sensors; light interferometry; micro-optomechanical devices; microcavities; microsensors; optical sensors; biological process; biological tissue; cell-mechanical investigations; interferometric tool; mechanical properties; microcavity based force sensors; Cells (biology); Extraterrestrial measurements; Force; Force measurement; Microscopy; Spatial resolution; Substrates;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
