Surface optofluidics

A. E. Vasdekis, J. G. Cuennet, W. Z. Song, J. W. Choi, L. De Sio, C. P. O'Neil, J. A. Hubbell, D. Psaltis

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Abstract

Surfaces -defined as the interfaces between solids and liquids- have attracted much attention in optics and biology, such as total internal reflection imaging (TIRF) and DNA microarrays. Within the context of optofluidics however, surfaces have received little attention. In this paper, we describe how surfaces can define or enhance optofluidic function. More specifically we discuss chemical interfaces that control the orientation of liquid crystals and the stretching of individual nucleic acids, diffractive and plasmonic nanostructures for lasing and opto-thermal control, as well as microstructures that read pressure and form chemical patterns.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation VII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation VII - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 1 2010Aug 5 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7762
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation VII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/1/108/5/10

Keywords

  • Microfluidics
  • Optofluidics
  • Surface effects
  • Surface optics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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