Manipulation of objects in potential energy landscapes
US7473890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12486
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Holographic optical traps using the forces exerted by computer-generated holograms to trap, move and otherwise transform mesoscopically textured materials. The efficacy of the present invention is based upon the quality and nature of the diffractive optical element used to create the traps and dynamically use them. Further a landscape of potential energy sites can be created and used to manipulate, sort and process objects.
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