Title :
Double negative particles in optical tweezers
Author :
Ambrosio, L.A. ; Hernández-Figueroa, H.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Microwave & Opt. (DMO), Univ. of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, Brazil
Abstract :
Preliminary results for gradient forces on optical tweezers, using double-negative (DNG) particles, are presented adopting full electromagnetic theory for focused Gaussian beams, revealing unusual and interesting behaviors that could be exploited in biomedical optics research.
Keywords :
radiation pressure; double negative particles; electromagnetic theory; focused Gaussian beams; optical tweezers; Biomedical optical imaging; Charge carrier processes; Electromagnetic forces; Laser beams; Laser theory; Metamaterials; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Particle beams; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
