Revolving interference patterns for the rotation of optically trapped particles

M. P. MacDonald; K. Volke-Sepulveda; L. Paterson; J. Arlt; W. Sibbett; K. Dholakia

doi:10.1016/S0030-4018(01)01652-2

Revolving interference patterns for the rotation of optically trapped particles

M. P. MacDonald, K. Volke-Sepulveda, L. Paterson, J. Arlt, W. Sibbett, K. Dholakia

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Abstract

Optically trapped objects are rotated controllably in the interference pattern between a Laguerre-Gaussian (LG) beam and a Gaussian beam. In this work the interference pattern is analysed and its properties as it propagates are modelled, showing the important role played by the Guoy-phase of the two interfering beams. An analysis of producing controlled rotation of the interference pattern using a glass plate is presented demonstrating the ease with which the rotation can be controlled.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-28
Number of pages	8
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	201
Issue number	1-3
Early online date	27 Nov 2001
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0030-4018(01)01652-2
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2002

Keywords

Interference patterns
Laguerre-Gaussian beams
Micro-particle rotation
Optical manipulation
Optical trapping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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