Abstract
Optical binding occurs when systems of both dielectric particles are illuminated by intense light fields, and results in the formation of clusters and coupled dynamical behaviour. Optical binding between spheres has been studied extensively, but little has appeared in the literature describing binding in lower symmetry systems. Here we discuss computer simulations of optical binding between hypothetical knotted nanowires. The knots chosen are drawn from the class of knots known as torus knots which may be represented with n-fold chiral rotational symmetry. We examine the binding properties of the knots in circularly polarised counter propagating beams.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIII |
Subtitle of host publication | San Diego, California, United States | August 28, 2016 |
Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510602359 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIII - San Diego, United States Duration: 28 Aug 2016 → 1 Sept 2016 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE |
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Publisher | SPIE |
Volume | 9922 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
Conference
Conference | Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIII |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 28/08/16 → 1/09/16 |
Research Groups and Themes
- SPOCK
Keywords
- Computer simulation
- Counter-propagating plane waves
- Coupled dipole method
- Knotted nanowires
- Optical binding
- Torus knots
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