Optical: systems and elements – Diffraction – From grating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Lavarias, Arnel (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Diffraction
From grating
C359S015000, C359S019000, C359S434000, C359S900000, C349S201000, C349S202000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10605319
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for manipulating small dielectric particles. The apparatus and method involves use of a diffractive optical element which receives a laser beam and forms a plurality of light beams. These light beams are operated on by a telescope lens system and then an objective lens element to create an array of optical traps for manipulating small dielectric particles.
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Dufresne Eric R.
Grier David G.
Edwards, Esq. Jean C.
Lavarias Arnel
National Science Foundation
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