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Geints YE, Minin IV, Minin OV. Whispering-gallery modes promote enhanced optical backflow in a perforated dielectric microsphere. OPTICS LETTERS 2022; 47:1786-1789. [PMID: 35363735 DOI: 10.1364/ol.452683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Optical energy flow inside a dielectric microsphere is usually co-directed with the optical wave vector. At the same time, if the optical field in a microsphere is in resonance with one of the high-quality spatial eigenmodes (whispering-gallery modes- WGMs), a region of reverse energy flow emerges in the shadow hemisphere. This area is of considerable practical interest due to increased optical trapping potential. In this Letter, we consider a perforated microsphere with an air-filled pinhole fabricated along the particle diameter and numerically analyze the peculiarities of WGM excitation in a nanostructured microsphere. A pinhole isolates the energy backflow region of a resonant mode and changes a perforated microsphere into an efficient optical tweezer. For the first time, to the best of our knowledge, a multiple enhancement of the energy backflow intensity in the pinhole at a WGM resonance is revealed and we discuss the ways for its manipulation.
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Minin OV, Chen WY, Chien SC, Cheng CH, Minin IV, Liu CY. In-plane subwavelength optical capsule for lab-on-a-chip nano-tweezers. OPTICS LETTERS 2022; 47:794-797. [PMID: 35167527 DOI: 10.1364/ol.447986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this Letter, we propose a new, to the best of our knowledge, proof-of-concept of optical nano-tweezers based on a pair of dielectric rectangular structures that are capable of generating a finite-volume in-plane optical capsule. Finite-difference time-domain simulations of light spatial distributions and optical trapping forces of a gold nanoparticle immersed in water demonstrate the physical concept of an in-plane subwavelength optical capsule integrated with a microfluidic mesoscale device. It is shown that the refractive index of and the distance between the two dielectric rectangular structures can effectively control the shape and axial position of the optical capsule. Such an in-plane mesoscale structure provides a new path for manipulating absorbing nano-particles or bio-particles in a compact planar architecture, and should thus lead to promising perspectives in lab-on-a-chip domains.
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During the last decade, new unusual physical phenomena have been discovered in studying the optics of dielectric mesoscale particles of an arbitrary three-dimensional shape with the Mie size parameter near 10 (q~10). The paper provides a brief overview of these phenomena from optics to terahertz, plasmonic and acoustic ranges. The different particle configurations (isolated, regular or Janus) are discussed, and the possible applications of such mesoscale structures are briefly reviewed herein in relation to the field enhancement, nanoparticle manipulation and super-resolution imaging. The number of interesting applications indicates the appearance of a new promising scientific direction in optics, terahertz and acoustic ranges, and plasmonics. This paper presents the authors’ approach to these problems.
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Zhang Y, Min C, Dou X, Wang X, Urbach HP, Somekh MG, Yuan X. Plasmonic tweezers: for nanoscale optical trapping and beyond. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2021; 10:59. [PMID: 33731693 PMCID: PMC7969631 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-021-00474-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Optical tweezers and associated manipulation tools in the far field have had a major impact on scientific and engineering research by offering precise manipulation of small objects. More recently, the possibility of performing manipulation with surface plasmons has opened opportunities not feasible with conventional far-field optical methods. The use of surface plasmon techniques enables excitation of hotspots much smaller than the free-space wavelength; with this confinement, the plasmonic field facilitates trapping of various nanostructures and materials with higher precision. The successful manipulation of small particles has fostered numerous and expanding applications. In this paper, we review the principles of and developments in plasmonic tweezers techniques, including both nanostructure-assisted platforms and structureless systems. Construction methods and evaluation criteria of the techniques are presented, aiming to provide a guide for the design and optimization of the systems. The most common novel applications of plasmonic tweezers, namely, sorting and transport, sensing and imaging, and especially those in a biological context, are critically discussed. Finally, we consider the future of the development and new potential applications of this technique and discuss prospects for its impact on science.
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- Yuquan Zhang
- Nanophotonics Research Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Scale Optical Information Technology & Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Scale Optical Information Technology & Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Scale Optical Information Technology & Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Optics Research Group, Delft University of Technology, Lorentzweg 1, 2628CJ, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Scale Optical Information Technology & Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Optics Research Group, Delft University of Technology, Lorentzweg 1, 2628CJ, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Scale Optical Information Technology & Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Scale Optical Information Technology & Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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A Closer Look at Photonic Nanojets in Reflection Mode: Control of Standing Wave Modulation. PHOTONICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/photonics8020054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The photonic nanojet phenomenon is commonly used both to increase the resolution of optical microscopes and to trap nanoparticles. However, such photonic nanojets are not applicable to an entire class of objects. Here we present a new type of photonic nanojet in reflection mode with the possibility to control the modulation of the photonic nanojet by a standing wave. In contrast to the known kinds of reflective photonic nanojets, the reported one occurs when the aluminum oxide hemisphere is located at a certain distance from the substrate. Under illumination, the hemisphere generates a primary photonic nanojet directed to the substrate. After reflection, the primary nanojet acts as an illumination source for the hemisphere, leading to the formation of a new reflective photonic nanojet. We show that the distance between the hemisphere and substrate affects the phase of both incident and reflected radiation, and due to constructive interference, the modulation of the reflective photonic nanojet by a standing wave can be significantly reduced. The results obtained contribute to the understanding of the processes of photonic nanojet formation in reflection mode and open new pathways for designing functional optical devices.
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Minin IV, Geints YE, Zemlyanov AA, Minin OV. Specular-reflection photonic nanojet: physical basis and optical trapping application. OPTICS EXPRESS 2020; 28:22690-22704. [PMID: 32752525 DOI: 10.1364/oe.400460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A specular-reflection photonic nanojet (s-PNJ) is a specific type of optical near-field subwavelength spatial localization originated from the constructive interference of direct and backward propagated optical waves focused by a transparent dielectric microparticle located near a flat reflecting mirror. The unique property of s-PNJ is reported for maintaining its spatial localization and high intensity when using microparticles with high refractive index contrast when a regular photonic nanojet is not formed. The physical principles of obtaining subwavelength optical focus in the specular-reflection mode of a PNJ are numerically studied and a comparative analysis of jet parameters obtained by the traditional schemes without and with reflection is carried out. Based on the s-PNJ, the physical concept of an optical tweezer integrated into the microfluidic device is proposed provided by the calculations of optical trapping forces of the trial gold nanosphere. Importantly, such an optical trap shows twice as high stability to Brownian motion of the captured nano-bead as compared to the conventional nanojet-based traps and can be relatively easy implemented.
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Spector M, Ang AS, Minin OV, Minin IV, Karabchevsky A. Temperature mediated 'photonic hook' nanoparticle manipulator with pulsed illumination. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:2595-2601. [PMID: 36133393 PMCID: PMC9417512 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00759h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Optical forces applied on an object or cell in a non-destructive manner have revolutionised scientific instruments. Optical tweezers and atomic traps are just two representative examples. Curved forces such as photonic hooks are of particular interest for non-destructive manipulation; however, they are extremely weak in low-contrast media. Here, for the first time, we report the amplification of optical forces generated by a photonic hook via pulsed illumination mediated by temperature effects. We show that the optical force generated by the photonic hook subjected to illumination by an incident Gaussian pulse is significantly larger than the optical force generated by the photonic hook subjected to a continuous wave. We notice that under the applied photonic hook generated by a Gaussian beam, a spherical gold nanoparticle experiences a variation in its lattice temperature of ΔT l ∼ 2-4 K, leading to high index resolution. We envision that heat-associated effects can be further mitigated to achieve temperature assisted photonic hook manipulation of nanoparticles in a controllable manner by taking into account the thermo-optical properties of metals. Our findings are particularly important for tracing objects in low-contrast environments, such as optomechanically controlled drug delivery with nanoparticles in intercellular and intracellular media or cellular differentiation, to list a few examples.
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- Marat Spector
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- National Research Tomsk State University Tomsk 634050 Russia
- Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk 634050 Russia
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- National Research Tomsk State University Tomsk 634050 Russia
- Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk 634050 Russia
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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Selecting a Proper Microsphere to Combine Optical Trapping with Microsphere-Assisted Microscopy. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10093127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Microsphere-assisted microscopy serves as an effective super-resolution technique in biological observations and nanostructure detections, and optical trapping is widely used for the manipulation of small particles like microspheres. In this study, we focus on the selection of microsphere types for the combination of the optical trapping and the super-resolution microsphere-assisted microscopy, by considering the optical trapping performances and the super-resolution imaging ability of index-different microspheres in water simultaneously. Finally, the polystyrene (PS) sphere and the melamine formaldehyde (MF) sphere have been selected from four typical index-different microspheres normally used in microsphere-assisted microscopy. In experiments, the optically trapped PS/MF microsphere in water has been used to achieve super-resolution imaging of a 139 nm line-width silicon nanostructure grating under white light illumination. The image quality and the magnification factor are affected by the refractive index contrast between the microspheres and the immersion medium, and the difference of image quality is partly explained by the photonic nanojet. This work guides us in selecting proper microspheres, and also provides a label-free super-resolution imaging technique in many research fields.
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Zhu J, Goddard LL. All-dielectric concentration of electromagnetic fields at the nanoscale: the role of photonic nanojets. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2019; 1:4615-4643. [PMID: 36133120 PMCID: PMC9419186 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00430k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The photonic nanojet (PNJ) is a narrow high-energy beam that was originally found on the back side of all-dielectric spherical structures. It is a unique type of energy concentration mode. The field of PNJs has experienced rapid growth in the past decade: nonspherical and even pixelized PNJ generators based on new physics and principles along with extended photonic applications from linear optics to nonlinear optics have driven the re-evaluation of the role of PNJs in optics and photonics. In this article, we give a comprehensive review for the emerging sub-topics in the past decade with a focus on two specific areas: (1) PNJ generators based on natural materials, artificial materials and nanostructures, and even programmable systems instead of conventional dielectric geometries such as microspheres, cubes, and trihedral prisms, and (2) the emerging novel applications in both linear and nonlinear optics that are built upon the specific features of PNJs. The extraordinary features of PNJs including subwavelength concentration of electromagnetic energy, high intensity focusing spot, and lower Joule heating as compared to plasmonic resonance systems, have made PNJs attractive to diverse fields spanning from optical imaging, nanofabrication, and integrated photonics to biosensing, optical tweezers, and disease diagnosis.
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- Jinlong Zhu
- Photonic Systems Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 208 N. Wright St., MNTL 2231 Urbana IL 61801 USA
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- Photonic Systems Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 208 N. Wright St., MNTL 2231 Urbana IL 61801 USA
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