Title :
Particle size limits of optical trapping and deflection for sorting using diode laser bars
Author :
Applegate, Robert W., Jr. ; Marr, David W M ; Squier, Jeff ; Graves, Steven W.
Author_Institution :
Center for Biomed. Eng., Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We model and examine advantages and limitations of diode laser bar trapping for manipulating particles greater than 100 µm in diameter. This method overcomes limitations that prevent conventional point traps from effectively directing large particles.
Keywords :
Bars; Biomedical optical imaging; Charge carrier processes; Diode lasers; Holographic optical components; Holography; Laser modes; Optical refraction; Sorting; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
