Miniaturized optical tweezers based on high-NA micro-mirrors

Details Miniaturized optical tweezers based on high-NA micro-mirrors Miniaturized optical tweezers based on high-NA micro-mirrors

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Souw, Bernard E (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Electrically neutral molecular or atomic beam devices and...

C435S288700, C250S492100

Reexamination Certificate

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07968839

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an optical tweezer device including at least one light source and one three-dimensional optical trap, said optical trap comprising one focusing micro-mirror which is adapted to reflect and focus at least a portion of the light emitted by said light source.

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