Rapid rotation of micron and submicron dielectric particles measured using optical tweezers

We demonstrate the use of a laser trap ('optical tweezers') and back-focal-plane position detector to measure rapid rotation in aqueous solution of single particles with sizes in the vicinity of 1 μm. Two types of rotation were measured: electrorotation of polystyrene microspheres and rota...

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Main Authors: Rowe, A, Leake, M, Morgan, H, Berry, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003