Optical trapping via guided resonance modes in a Slot-Suzuki-phase photonic crystal lattice

Opt Express. 2012 Mar 12;20(6):6816-24. doi: 10.1364/OE.20.006816.

Abstract

A novel photonic crystal lattice is proposed for trapping a two-dimensional array of particles. The lattice is created by introducing a rectangular slot in each unit cell of the Suzuki-Phase lattice to enhance the light confinement of guided resonance modes. Large quality factors on the order of 10⁵ are predicted in the lattice. A significant decrease of the optical power required for optical trapping can be achieved compared to our previous design.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Crystallization
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Manufactured Materials*
  • Optical Tweezers*