A compact multi-trap optical tweezer system based on CD-ROM technologies

T. McMenamin, W. M. Lee

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    Abstract

    We implemented an integrated time sharing multiple optical trapping system through the synchronisation of high speed voice coil scanning lens and laser pulsing. The integration is achieved by using commonly available optical pickup unit (OPU) that exists inside optical drives. Scanning frequencies of up to 2 kHz were showed to achieve arbitrary distribution of optical traps within the one-dimensional scan range of the voice coil motor. The functions of the system were demonstrated by the imaging and trapping of 1 μm particles and giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs). The new device circumvents existing bulky laser scanning systems (4f lens systems) with an integrated laser and lens steering platform that can be integrated on a variety of microscopy platforms (confocal, lightsheet, darkfield).

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIV
    EditorsGabriel C. Spalding, Kishan Dholakia
    PublisherSPIE
    ISBN (Electronic)9781510611511
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    EventOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIV 2017 - San Diego, United States
    Duration: 6 Aug 201710 Aug 2017

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume10347
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X
    ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

    Conference

    ConferenceOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIV 2017
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego
    Period6/08/1710/08/17

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