Dynamic formation of optically trapped microstructure arrays for biosensor applications

Vincent R. Daria, Peter J. Rodrigo, Jesper Glückstad*

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Abstract

We explore the dynamic properties of multiple-beam optical traps to manipulate arrays of microstructures for biosensor applications. Multiple optical traps are generated by a virtually loss-less transformation of input phase patterns into high-intensity trapping-beams. A direct image projection of the phase patterns enables an adjustable number of optical traps in addition to instantaneous control of the position, size, shape and intensity of each trapping-beam. We present experimental results showing various colloidal formations through dynamic optical manipulation of polystyrene microspheres and yeast cells in aqueous media. The experimental configurations are geared towards the use of multiple-beam optical traps for biosensor applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1439-1444
Number of pages6
JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics
Volume19
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

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