Ray optics in combination with the Gaussian beam propagation method for optical trapping of free-shaped
particles in micro fluidic systems

D. De Coster; P. Wuytens; H. Ottevaere; H. Thienpont

doi:10.1117/12.2022430

12 September 2013 Ray optics in combination with the Gaussian beam propagation method for optical trapping of free-shaped particles in micro fluidic systems

D. De Coster, P. Wuytens, H. Ottevaere, H. Thienpont

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Proceedings Volume 8810, Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X; 88102Q (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2022430
Event: SPIE NanoScience + Engineering, 2013, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We present a novel model for the prediction of particle trapping, in which different assets are combined to calculate optical forces and torques on free-shaped particles. This model suits well for designing an integrated dual fiber optical trap into a microfluidic chip. The force and torque estimation can easily be integrated in the scheme simulating the surrounding optofluidic chip. The propagation of the trapping laser light going through this micro-optical chip is ensured by the ‘Gaussian Beam Propagation Method’ allowing a realistic propagation of various beam profiles in and near the Rayleigh range. Back-reflected rays into and outside the particle are considered by using a non-sequential ray-tracing model. Our model enables the prediction of circumstances in which particles are trapped and how they behave in the optical trap.

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D. De Coster, P. Wuytens, H. Ottevaere, and H. Thienpont "Ray optics in combination with the Gaussian beam propagation method for optical trapping of free-shaped particles in micro fluidic systems", Proc. SPIE 8810, Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X, 88102Q (12 September 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2022430

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