Optical tweezers use holographic technology to manipulate 300 nanoparticles at a time
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 15:14
in Physics & Chemistry
A new tool, holographic optical tweezers, use holographic technology to manipulate up to 300 nanoparticles at a time, such as beads of glass or polymer, that are too small and delicate to be handled with traditional laboratory instruments. The technology, also known as "optical tweezers," could form the basis for tomorrow's ultra-fast, light-powered communication devices and quantum computers.