Real time characterization of hydrodynamics in optically trapped networks of micro-particles

Curran, Arran and Yao, Alison M. and Gibson, Graham M. and Bowman, Richard and Cooper, Jon M. and Padgett, Miles L. (2010) Real time characterization of hydrodynamics in optically trapped networks of micro-particles. Journal of Biophotonics, 3 (4). pp. 244-251. ISSN 1864-063X (https://doi.org/10.1002/jbio.201000003)

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Abstract

The hydrodynamic interactions of micro-silica spheres trapped in a variety of networks using holographic optical tweezers are measured and characterized in terms of their predicted eigenmodes. The characteristic eigenmodes of the networks are distinguishable within 20-40 seconds of acquisition time. Three different multi-particle networks are considered; an eight-particle linear chain, a nine-particle square grid and, finally, an eight-particle ring. The eigenmodes and their decay rates are shown to behave as predicted by the Oseen tensor and the Langevin equation, respectively. Finally, we demonstrate the potential of using our micro-ring as a non-invasive sensor to the local environmental viscosity, by showing the distortion of the eigenmode spectrum due to the proximity of a planar boundary. The eight particle ring that may lend itself to a micro-listening device. Superimposed are the eigenvectors of one of the hydrodynamic modes.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:30990
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    April 2010
    Published
    Subjects:Science > Physics
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:14 May 2011 09:03
    Last modified:08 Apr 2024 19:03
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/30990
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