3 papers
physics.optics2026
Trapping of nanofabricated SiO high-aspect-ratio discs in an optical lattice
Shelby Klomp, Shafaq Gulzar Elahi, Scott Grudichak +13
We describe the nanofabrication and loading of lithographically patterned, high aspect ratio m diameter silicon dioxide discs with thickness of nm into an optical sta…
physics.optics2026
Fiber-based scanning levitated nanoparticle force sensor near a metalized membrane
Andrew M. Dana, Samuel J. Borden, Nia Burrell +10
We describe a fiber-based dual-beam trap for dielectric nanospheres with the ability to transfer the trapped particles into a retro-reflective standing-wave trap within micron-rang…
physics.optics2026
Localized efficient in-vacuum loading of 0.1-10 m spherical and plate-like particles into optical traps using a pulled glass capillary
Alexey Grinin, Andrew Dana, Mark Nguyen +8
We demonstrate a compact piezoelectric-driven micropipette launcher for localized in-vacuum delivery of nano- and microparticles into optical traps. The launcher has been integrate…