laser trapping

How Does Laser Trapping Work?

Laser trapping relies on the radiation pressure exerted by light on small objects. When a laser beam is focused through a high numerical aperture lens, it creates a gradient in light intensity. This gradient exerts a force on dielectric particles, drawing them toward the region of highest intensity at the focal point. The balance between scattering and gradient forces ensures the particle remains trapped in three dimensions.

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