Title :
Optofluidic Technologies
Author :
Adleman, J.R. ; Boyd, D.A. ; Goodwin, D. ; Psaltis, D.
Author_Institution :
California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena
Abstract :
Optofluidics refers to adaptive systems that integrate optical and fluidic devices. Micro and nano-fluidics enable novel devices which introduce liquids into optical structures. We discuss recent optofluidic developments, including optically powered vapor pumps.
Keywords :
adaptive optics; integrated optics; micro-optomechanical devices; microfluidics; nanotechnology; pumps; adaptive systems; microfluidics; nanofluidics; optical structures; optically powered vapor pumps; optofluidic technologies; Adaptive optics; Biomedical optical imaging; Control systems; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical feedback; Optical pumping; Optical refraction; Optical scattering; Optical variables control;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2007 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0926-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1099-4742
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2007.4288334
