Laguerre-Gaussian laser modes for biophotonics and micromanipulation

M. P. MacDonald, L. Paterson, G. Armstrong, J. Arlt, Peter E. Bryant, W. Sibbett, K. Dholakia

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Abstract

Laguerre-Gaussian (LG) laser modes (annular shaped modes with helical phase fronts) are used to both manipulate and cut microscopic particles. We use holographically produced LG laser modes to manipulate microscopic bubbles. Interference patterns formed from LG modes of opposite phase helicity are used to create three-dimensional structures and to continuously rotate glass rods. The technique of using and LG beam to create microscopic sections of chromosomes is described.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)48-59
Number of pages12
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume5147
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2003
EventALT'02 International Conference on Advanced Laser Technologies - Adelboden, Switzerland
Duration: 15 Sept 200220 Sept 2002

Keywords

  • Biophotonics
  • Laser modes
  • Optical tweezing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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