Coherent transport and concentration of particles in optical traps using varying transverse beam profiles

O. Steuernagel

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    Abstract

    Tailored time-dependent variations of the transverse profile together with longitudinal phase shifts of laser beams are studied. It is shown theoretically that a standing wave setup and real-time beam forming techniques (e.g. by computer-addressed holograms) should make it possible to implement smooth transport across and along the beams employed in optical trapping schemes. Novel modes for the efficient collection, transport, and concentration of trapped particles should thus become realizable in optical trapping setups.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics
    Volume7
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

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