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1 October 2007 Optically induced potential energy landscapes
Justo Javier Rodríguez, Luciana C. Dávila Romero, David L. Andrews
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Journal of Nanophotonics, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 019503 (October 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2807196
Abstract
Multi-dimensional potential energy surfaces are associated with optical binding. A detailed exploration of the available degrees of geometric freedom reveals unexpected turning points, producing intricate patterns of local force and torque. Although optical pair interactions outweigh Casimir-Polder coupling even over short distances, the forces are not always attractive. Numerous local potential minimum and maximum can be located, and mapped on contour diagrams. Islands of stability appear, and structures conducive to the formation of rings. The results, based on quantum electrodynamics, apply to optically trapped molecules, nanoparticles, microparticles and colloids.
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Justo Javier Rodríguez, Luciana C. Dávila Romero, and David L. Andrews "Optically induced potential energy landscapes," Journal of Nanophotonics 1(1), 019503 (1 October 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2807196
Published: 1 October 2007
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KEYWORDS
Particles
Optical binding
Quantum electrodynamics
Molecular quantum electrodynamics
Molecules
Polarization
Nanoparticles
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