Title :
Trapping and propelling microparticles by a slightly tapered optical fiber
Author :
Sheu, Fang-Wen ; Wu, Hong-Yu ; Chen, Sy-Hann
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Phys., Nat. Chiayi Univ., Chiayi, Taiwan
Abstract :
A telecom single-mode fiber is transformed into a slightly tapered fiber. Due to the evanescent wave, the polystyrene microparticles will be attracted onto the fiber surface and roll separately in the direction of light propagation.
Keywords :
light propagation; optical fibre dispersion; optical polymers; particle optics; particle traps; radiation pressure; evanescent wave; light propagation; microparticle propelling; microparticle trapping; polystyrene microparticles; tapered optical fiber; telecom single-mode fiber; Optical device fabrication; Optical fibers; Optical imaging; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference (OECC), 2010 15th
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6785-3
