Abstract
Laser-induced thermal effects in optically trapped microspheres and single cells have been investigated by Luminescence Thermometry. Thermal spectroscopy has revealed a non-localized temperature distribution around the trap that extends over tens of microns, in agreement with previous theoretical models. Solvent absorption has been identified as the key parameter to determine laser-induced heating, which can be reduced by establishing a continuous fluid flow of the sample. Our experimental results of thermal loading at a variety of wavelengths reveal that an optimum trapping wavelength exists for biological applications close to 820 nm. This has been corroborated by a simultaneous analysis of the spectral dependence of cellular heating and damage in human lymphocytes during optical trapping. Minimum intracellular heating, well below the cytotoxic level (43 °C), has been demonstrated to occur for optical trapping with 820 nm laser radiation, thus avoiding cell damage.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 8810 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Dec 2013 |
Event | Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 25 Aug 2013 → 29 Aug 2013 |
Conference
Conference | Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego, CA |
Period | 25/08/13 → 29/08/13 |
Keywords
- fluorescence imaging
- lymphocytes
- microspheres
- nanothermometry
- Optical trapping
- quantum dots