Apparatus for applying optical gradient forces
US7133203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/123
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for control of optical trap arrays and formation of particle arrays. The method and apparatus provides a laser and a time variable diffractive optical element to allow dynamic control of optical trap arrays and consequent control of particle arrays and also the ability to manipulate singular objects using a plurality of optical traps.
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