Title :
Trapping and alignment of a microfibre using the discrete dipole approximation
Author :
Nierninen, T.A. ; Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. ; Heckenberg, N.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Queensland Univ., Brisbane, Qld., Australia
Abstract :
Optical tweezers can be used to trap, move, and rotate or align microscopic particles. Elongated particles are ideal candidates for alignment and controlled rotation; the behaviour of microfibres within an optical trap is investigated.
Keywords :
approximation theory; laser beam effects; micro-optics; optical fibres; radiation pressure; controlled rotation; discrete dipole approximation; elongated particles; laser trap; microfibre alignment; optical trap; optical tweezers; Charge carrier processes; Electromagnetic scattering; Finite difference methods; Geometrical optics; Laser beams; Laser theory; Optical microscopy; Optical scattering; Particle beams; Torque;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.970847
