Interactive approach to optical tweezers control.
We have developed software with an interactive user interface that can be used to generate phase holograms for use with spatial light modulators. The program utilizes different hologram design techniques, allowing the user to select an appropriate algorithm. The program can be used to generate multiple beams and can be used for beam steering. We see a major application of the program to be in optical tweezers to control the position, number, and type of optical traps.
Leach
Jonathan
J
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK. j.leach@physics.gla.ac.uk
Wulff
Kurt
K
Sinclair
Gavin
G
Jordan
Pamela
P
Courtial
Johannes
J
Thomson
Laura
L
Gibson
Graham
G
Karunwi
Kayode
K
Cooper
Jon
J
Laczik
Zsolt John
ZJ
Padgett
Miles
M
D000465:Algorithms; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006696:Holography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers; D008846:Micromanipulation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface