Multi force optical tweezers to generate gradients of forces

Opt Express. 2004 Aug 23;12(17):3906-10. doi: 10.1364/opex.12.003906.

Abstract

We present a multi trap optical tweezes system that enables to generate two-dimensional dynamical configurations of focal spot where the trapping force of each element of the pattern can be individually changed. Force gradients in the pN range can be generated on a micrometer scale.