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Wavelength dependence of optical tweezer trapping forces on resonant particles

M. J. Kendrick, David McIntyre, Oksana Ostroverkhova

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Optical tweezers are typically used with transparent dielectric particles. Particles with optical resonances should experience a larger trapping force near resonance. We present a numerical and experimental study of the trapping force on such particles.

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Optical tweezers are typically used with transparent dielectric particles. Particles with optical resonances should experience a larger trapping force near resonance. We present a numerical and experimental study of the trapping force on such particles.

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Optical tweezers are typically used with transparent dielectric particles. Particles with optical resonances should experience a larger trapping force near resonance. We present a numerical and experimental study of the trapping force on such particles.

Key concepts: Optical tweezers, Trapping, Optical force, Wavelength, Resonance (particle physics), Dielectric, Pressure-gradient force, Materials science

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