Numerical Modelling of Optical Trapping

Abstract

Optical trapping is a widely used technique, with many important applications in biology and metrology. Complete modelling of trapping requires calculation of optical forces, primarily a scattering problem, and non-optical forces. The T-matrix method is used to calculate forces acting on spheroidal and cylindrical particles.

4 pages, 4 figures

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• Theory of Optical Tweezers

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