Integrated microfluidic optical manipulation

S. J. Cran-McGreehin, T. F. Krauss, K. Dholakia

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Abstract

We demonstrate the first ever integrated optoelectronic trap in which a particle may be held, guided and interrogated by optical forces alone, using lasers that are microfabricated adjacent to a microfluidic channel, all on a single disposable chip of size less than 1cm2. We demonstrate trapping, shunting and rotation of colloidal and biological matter in this system, and perform spectroscopy of a trapped object. This paves the way for complex multiplexed optical trapping microchips where samples may be analysed and then guided to new interrogation regions with all-optical motion instigated by on-chip lasers, without the need for further external optical apparatus.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro Total Analysis Systems - Proceedings of MicroTAS 2005 Conference
Subtitle of host publication9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
PublisherTransducer Research Foundation
Pages1358-1360
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)0974361119, 9780974361116
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2005 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 2005 Oct 92005 Oct 13

Publication series

NameMicro Total Analysis Systems - Proceedings of MicroTAS 2005 Conference: 9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
Volume1

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period05/10/905/10/13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Bioengineering

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