We investigate size-scaling in optical trapping of ultrathin silicon nanowires showing how length regulates their Brownian dynamics, optical forces, and torques. Force and torque constants are measured on nanowires of different lengths through correlation function analysis of their tracking signals. Results are compared with a full electromagnetic theory of optical trapping developed in the transition matrix framework, finding good agreement.

Size-Scaling in Optical Trapping of Silicon Nanowires

Irrera A;Gucciardi PG;Iacona F;Priolo F;
2011

Abstract

We investigate size-scaling in optical trapping of ultrathin silicon nanowires showing how length regulates their Brownian dynamics, optical forces, and torques. Force and torque constants are measured on nanowires of different lengths through correlation function analysis of their tracking signals. Results are compared with a full electromagnetic theory of optical trapping developed in the transition matrix framework, finding good agreement.
2011
Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi - IMM
Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici - IPCF
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