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iTweezers: optical micromanipulation controlled by an Apple iPad

  • R bowman
  • , GM Gibson
  • , DM Carberry
  • , L Picco
  • , MJ Miles
  • , MJ Padgett

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Abstract

The 3D interactive manipulation of multiple particles with holographic optical tweezers is often hampered by the control system. We use a multi-touch interface implemented on an Apple iPad to overcome many of the limitations of mouse-based control, and demonstrate an elegant and intuitive interface to multi-particle manipulation. This interface connects to the tweezers system hardware over a wireless network, allowing it to function as a remote monitor and control device.
Translated title of the contributioniTweezers: optical micromanipulation controlled by an Apple iPad
Original languageEnglish
Article numberArticle Number: 044002
JournalJournal of Optics
Volume13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2011

Bibliographical note

Publisher: IOP Publishing

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