Abstract
The non-conservative nature of optical forces has been explored previously, with the initial focus on spherical particles, and latterly on particles with less than spherical symmetry. Non-conservative optical forces occur in many different guises, and include lateral forces arising from shape asymmetry, polarisation dependant optical torques and spin-dependant lateral forces. Photo-induced curing of liquid crystalline polymers is a technique that may be used to generate refractive-index patterning of surfaces. Here, we use computational methods to examine the influence of such surface structuring on optically-generated forces and torques, with a view to optimising such materials for applications as light-driven sensors and actuators.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Complex Light and Optical Forces XIII |
Editors | Enrique J. Galvez, David L. Andrews, Jesper Gluckstad |
Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 10935 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510625129 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781510625129 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Mar 2019 |
Event | Complex Light and Optical Forces XIII 2019 - San Francisco, United States Duration: 5 Feb 2019 → 7 Feb 2019 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings Volume 10935, Complex Light and Optical Forces XIII |
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Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
Conference | Complex Light and Optical Forces XIII 2019 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 5/02/19 → 7/02/19 |
Keywords
- Light robotics
- Nanopatterning
- Optical binding
- Optical forces
- Sensors and actuators
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