Laguerre-Gaussian laser modes for biophotonics and micromanipulation

Michael P. MacDonald, Lynn Paterson, G. Armstrong, J. Arlt, P. Bryant, Wilson Sibbett, Kishan 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
Title of host publicationALT'02 International Conference on Advanced Laser Technologies
EditorsH. P. Weber, V. I. Konov, T. Graf
PublisherSPIE
Pages48-59
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9780819450173
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2003
EventInternational Conference on Advanced Laser Technologies 2002 - Adelboden, Switzerland
Duration: 15 Sept 200220 Sept 2002

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
PublisherSPIE
Volume5147
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Advanced Laser Technologies 2002
Abbreviated titleALT'02
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityAdelboden
Period15/09/0220/09/02

Keywords

  • Biophotonics
  • Laser modes
  • Optical tweezing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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