Optically induced 'negative forces'

    Authors

    A. Dogariu; S. Sukhov;J. J. Saenz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Nat. Photonics

    Keywords

    RADIATION PRESSURE; DIELECTRIC PARTICLES; REFRACTIVE-INDEX; TRACTOR; BEAMS; ACCELERATION; PROPULSION; SCATTERING; TRAP; WAVE; Optics; Physics, Applied

    Abstract

    The idea of using optical beams to attract objects has long been a dream of scientists and the public alike. Over the years, a number of proposals have attempted to bring this concept to life. Here we review the most recent progress in this emerging field, including new concepts for manipulating small objects using optically induced 'negative forces', achieved by tailoring the properties of the electromagnetic field, the environment or the particles themselves.

    Journal Title

    Nature Photonics

    Volume

    7

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2013

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    24

    Last Page

    27

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000312835200008

    ISSN

    1749-4885

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