Dynamics of airborne tweezing

D. R. Burnham, P. Reece, D. López Mago, J. C. Gutiérrez-Vega, D. McGloin

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    Abstract

    We present results describing the behavior of optically trapped airborne particles, both solid and liquid. Using back focal plane interferometry we measure characteristic power spectra describing the position fluctuations within the trap. We show it is easy to transfer between an over and under damped regime by either varying the trapping power or the distance into the medium the beam is focused. The results assist in the understanding of airborne tweezers and it is hoped having under damped systems could lead to exploring analogies in many areas of fundamental physics.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation V
    EditorsKishan Dholakia, Gabriel C. Spalding
    Place of PublicationBellingham
    PublisherSPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
    ISBN (Print)9780819472588
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    EventSPIE Optics+Photonics 2008: Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation V - San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States
    Duration: 10 Aug 200813 Aug 2008
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    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE
    PublisherSPIE
    Volume7038

    Conference

    ConferenceSPIE Optics+Photonics 2008: Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation V
    Abbreviated titlehttp://spie.org/x27421.xml
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego
    Period10/08/0813/08/08
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