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Generation of a desired three-dimensional electromagnetic field

US7697191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/14
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a system for synthesizing a prescribed three-dimensional electromagnetic field based on generalized phase contrast imaging. Such a method and apparatus may be utilized in advanced optical micro and nano-manipulation, such as by provision of a multiple-beam optical tweezer.

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