Aberration Correction in an Optical Trapping System Using a Deformable Membrane Mirror

Muellenbroich, C. , McAlinden, N. and Wright, A. J. (2011) Aberration Correction in an Optical Trapping System Using a Deformable Membrane Mirror. In: Frontiers in Optics 2011/Laser Science XXVII, San Jose, California, 16-20 Oct 2011, FTuS5. ISBN 9781557529176 (doi: 10.1364/FIO.2011.FTuS5)

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Abstract

We investigate the capabilities of a deformable mirror at improving lateral trapping force by correcting for aberrations. The optimum mirror shape was determined with a genetic algorithm using bead displacement from equilibrium as a merit factor.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Additional Information:OSA Technical Digest (Optical Society of America, 2011), paper FTuS5.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Muellenbroich, Dr Caroline
Authors: Muellenbroich, C., McAlinden, N., and Wright, A. J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
ISBN:9781557529176

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