Optical tweezers: a light touch.
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چکیده
Optical tweezers use focused laser light to manipulate microscopic particles. We discuss the underlying physics of the technique in terms of a gradient force exerted by the light on the particles. The versatility of optical tweezers is highlighted, in particular, we explain how spatial light modulators and various imaging methods have greatly enhanced their range of applications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of microscopy
دوره 248 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012