Abstract
We characterize a single beam supercontinuum "white light" trap and determine the trap stiffness in the transverse trapping plane. We realize a holographic white light trapping system using a spatial light modulator, and explore the generation of a dual beam trap and characterize its performance. We also demonstrate optical trapping and rotation of particles using a supercontinuum vortex beam. It is shown that orbital angular momentum can be transferred to spheres trapped in a supercontinuum vortex. Quantified rotation rates are demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10117-10129 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jul 2008 |
Keywords
- SPHERES
- MANIPULATION
- TWEEZERS
- COMPUTER-GENERATED HOLOGRAMS
- PARTICLES
- ORBITAL ANGULAR-MOMENTUM
- LIGHT
- MODES
- TRAP