3D interferometric optical tweezers using a single spatial light modulator

Schonbrun, E., Piestun, R., Jordan, P., Cooper, J., Wulff, K. D., Courtial, J. and Padgett, M. (2005) 3D interferometric optical tweezers using a single spatial light modulator. Optics Express, 13(10), pp. 3777-3786. (doi: 10.1364/OPEX.13.003777)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.13.003777

Abstract

Hexagonal arrays of micron sized silica beads have been trapped in three-dimensions within an optical lattice formed by the interference of multiple plane-waves. The optical lattice design with sharply peaked intensity gradients produces a stronger trapping force than the traditionally sinusoidal intensity distributions of other interferometric systems. The plane waves were generated using a single, phase-only, spatial light modulator (SLM), sited near a Talbot image plane of the traps. Compared to conventional optical tweezers, where the traps are formed in the Fourier-plane of the SLM, this approach may offer an advantage in the creation of large periodic array structures. This method of pattern formation may also be applicable to trapping arrays of atoms.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Courtial, Dr Johannes and Padgett, Professor Miles and Cooper, Professor Jonathan
Authors: Schonbrun, E., Piestun, R., Jordan, P., Cooper, J., Wulff, K. D., Courtial, J., and Padgett, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Optics Express
Publisher:Optical Society of America
ISSN:1094-4087
ISSN (Online):1094-4087

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