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Optical manipulation of microscopic objects by means of vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser array sources

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: We report on experimental verification of optical trapping using multiple beams generated by a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) array. Control of the spatial and temporal emission of a VCSEL array provides flexibility for manipulation of microscopic objects with compact hardware. Simultaneous capture of multiple objects and translation of an object without mechanical movement are demonstrated by an experimental system equipped with 8 x 8 VCSEL array sources. Features and applicability of the method are also discussed.

Source: Applied Optics

DOI: 10.1364/ao.40.005430

Authors: Yusuke Ogura, Keiichiro Kagawa, Jun Tanida

Institutions: Nara Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Osaka

Language: English

Topic: Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1976226331

FWCI: 3.495

Cites: 19

Cited by: 42

Related to: 10