title: Optical trapping of three-dimensional structures using dynamic holograms.
abstract: We demonstrate the use of a spatial light modulator (SLM) to facilitate the trapping of particles in three-dimensional structures through time-sharing. This method allows particles to be held in complex, three-dimensional configurations using cycling of simple holograms. Importantly, we discuss limiting factors inherent in current phase only SLM design for applications in both optical tweezing and atom trapping.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Melville
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Milne
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Spalding
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sibbett
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dholakia
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McGloin