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Light-induced biological waveguides

Year: 2020

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Using light, living cells can be manipulated to form several centimeter long waveguide structures, capable of guiding light through scattering media. Here, we will discuss some results of self-trapping and guiding of light in biological suspensions of different cells, including cyanobacteria, E. coli, and red blood cells. A forward-scattering theoretical model is developed which helps understand the experimental observations. Formed waveguides can provide effective guidance for weaker light through scattered bio-soft-matter. The ability to transmit light through turbid fluids with low loss could open up the possibilities for deep-tissue imaging, as well as noninvasive treatment and diagnostics.

Source: Optical Manipulation and Structured Materials Conference (OMC)

DOI: 10.1117/12.2573761

Authors: Anna Bezryadina, Rekha Gautam, Nicolas Perez, Tobias Hansson, Yinxiao Xiang, Josh Lamstein, Benjamin Wetzel, Roberto Morandotti, Zhigang Chen

Institutions: California State University, Northridge, Vanderbilt University, San Francisco State University, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université du Québec, Nankai University, University of Sussex, XLIM, Université de Limoges

Language: English

Topic: Random lasers and scattering media

Subfield: Acoustics and Ultrasonics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3035137373

FWCI: 1.38

Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

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