Optical rotational manipulation system of a biological object using plural optical fibers and optical switch

Issue title: Proceedings of the twelfth International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Electromagnetic, Mechanic and Biomedical Problems, ISEM Bad Gastein

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Taguchi, Kozo^{a; *} | Ikeda, Masahiro^b

Affiliations: [a] Department of Photonics, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, Japan | [b] Department of Engineering, Fukuyama University, Fukuyama, Japan

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel./Fax: +81 77 561 5178; E-mail: taguchi@se.ritsumei.ac.jp

Abstract: An optical rotational manipulation system of an elliptically shaped object was proposed. Counterclockwise and clockwise rotation of an elliptically shaped object could be realized using plural optical fibers and optical switch.

Keywords: Optical fiber, trap, rotational manipulation, biological object

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-2007-857

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 25, no. 1-4, pp. 645-648, 2007