Apparatus for applying optical gradient forces

摘要

An apparatus and method for manipulating small dielectric particles. The apparatus and method involves use of a optical element (40) which receives a laser beam and forms a of light beams. These light beams are operated on by a telescope lens system (34) and then an objective lens element (20) to create an array of optical traps (50) for manipulating small dielectric particles. To be accompanied when published by Figure 3 of the drawings.