Method for applying optical gradient forces and moving material
US6624940B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for manipulating small dielectric particles. The apparatus and method involves use of a diffractive optical element which receives a laser beam and forms a plurality of light beams. These light beams are operated on by a telescope lens system and then an objective lens element to create an array of optical traps for manipulating small dielectric particles.
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