Optical fiber trap: radiation pressure effect on inorganic and organic micro-particles

H. H. Cerecedo-Núñez; J. C. Alvarado-Zacarías; P. Padilla-Sosa; M. A. Basurto-Pensado; M. May-Alarcón; R. Ramos-García; L. Beltrán-Parrazal

doi:10.1117/12.2026435

18 November 2013 Optical fiber trap: radiation pressure effect on inorganic and organic micro-particles

H. H. Cerecedo-Núñez, J. C. Alvarado-Zacarías, P. Padilla-Sosa, M. A. Basurto-Pensado, M. May-Alarcón, R. Ramos-García, L. Beltrán-Parrazal

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Proceedings Volume 8785, 8th Iberoamerican Optics Meeting and 11th Latin American Meeting on Optics, Lasers, and Applications; 878566 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026435
Event: 8th Ibero American Optics Meeting/11th Latin American Meeting on Optics, Lasers, and Applications, 2013, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

An optical fiber trap operates by radiation pressure and transverse force gradient while conventional optical trap operates on longitudinal gradient to trap particles. This subtle difference translates into easy setup and many advantages over conventional single-beam optical tweezers. In this work, we present a brief review of the current situation of fiber optic trap and their applications. Subsequently, we discuss the effect of radiation pressure on micro-organic and inorganic particles. Using a single optical fiber, radiation pressure transfers movement to the micro-particles, so velocity and acceleration are quantified. After that, micro particles are trapped, but now using two optical fibers. Finally, we discuss the results and problems involved with this research.

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H. H. Cerecedo-Núñez, J. C. Alvarado-Zacarías, P. Padilla-Sosa, M. A. Basurto-Pensado, M. May-Alarcón, R. Ramos-García, and L. Beltrán-Parrazal "Optical fiber trap: radiation pressure effect on inorganic and organic micro-particles", Proc. SPIE 8785, 8th Iberoamerican Optics Meeting and 11th Latin American Meeting on Optics, Lasers, and Applications, 878566 (18 November 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026435

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