Optical forces on patterned particles

Michael O'Donnell, Simon Hanna*

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComplex Light and Optical Forces XIII
EditorsEnrique J. Galvez, David L. Andrews, Jesper Gluckstad
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Number of pages6
Volume10935
ISBN (Electronic)9781510625129
ISBN (Print)9781510625129
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Mar 2019
EventComplex Light and Optical Forces XIII 2019 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 5 Feb 20197 Feb 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings Volume 10935, Complex Light and Optical Forces XIII
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceComplex Light and Optical Forces XIII 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period5/02/197/02/19

Keywords

  • Light robotics
  • Nanopatterning
  • Optical binding
  • Optical forces
  • Sensors and actuators

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