Optical binding of nanowires in counterpropagating beams

Stephen H. Simpson*, Philip H. Jones, Onofrio M. Marago, Simon Hanna, Mervyn J. Miles

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Abstract

We present a computational model for the simulation of optically interacting nano-structures immersed in a viscous fluid. In this scheme, nanostructures are represented by aggregates of small spheres. All optical and hydrodynamic interactions, including thermal fluctuations, are included. As an example, we consider optical binding of dielectric nanowires in counterpropagating plane waves. In particular, the formation of stable, ladder like structures, is demonstrated. In these arrangements, each nanowire lies parallel to the polarization direction of the beams, with their centres of mass colinear.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X
Volume8810
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 25 Aug 201329 Aug 2013

Conference

ConferenceOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period25/08/1329/08/13

Keywords

  • Brownian motion
  • coupled dipole method
  • nanostructures
  • nanowires
  • Optical binding

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