Trapping and Manipulation of Microparticles Using Laser-Induced Optical and Thermal Forces

Qian, Y., Neale, S.L. and Marsh, J.H. (2017) Trapping and Manipulation of Microparticles Using Laser-Induced Optical and Thermal Forces. In: OSA Biophotonics Congress: Optics in the Life Sciences, San Diego, CA, USA, 2-5 Apr 2017, OtM3E.3. ISBN 9781943580255 (doi: 10.1364/OTA.2017.OtM3E.3)

Abstract

We show movements of microparticles using both continuous and discontinuous laser irradiation on an absorbing substrate or colloidal mixture producing optical and thermal forces. We analyze these movements through the tracks of particles.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Neale, Professor Steven and Marsh, Professor John and Qian, Mr Yang
• Authors: Qian, Y., Neale, S.L., and Marsh, J.H.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering; College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• ISBN: 9781943580255
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 OSA
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