The Bessel-beam random access trap

Tobias Paprotta; Bweh Esembeson; Ludwig Eichner; Jens Schumacher; Steven C. Wasserman D.V.M.; Alex E. Cable

doi:10.1117/12.909250

10 February 2012 The Bessel-beam random access trap

Tobias Paprotta, Bweh Esembeson, Ludwig Eichner, Jens Schumacher, Steven C. Wasserman D.V.M., Alex E. Cable

Proceedings Volume 8274, Complex Light and Optical Forces VI; 82740O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909250
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2012, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

We report on the investigation of crossed-Bessel-beam and hybrid Bessel-Gauss configurations for optical trapping of microscopic particles. The non-diffractive nature of the Bessel beam removes the need for high-NA optics. Crossed beam configurations allow creating trapping volumes with small aspect ratio, in comparison to single-beam Bessel traps that create wave-guide like structures. We present numerical simulations of said geometries and present experimental data of in-situ Bessel beam forces on polystyrene beads as precursor to the realization of a random access Bessel trap.

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Tobias Paprotta, Bweh Esembeson, Ludwig Eichner, Jens Schumacher, Steven C. Wasserman D.V.M., and Alex E. Cable "The Bessel-beam random access trap", Proc. SPIE 8274, Complex Light and Optical Forces VI, 82740O (10 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909250

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