@inproceedings{b654c40c096a48198980a3ca654ecf0a,
title = "Tractor beams for optical micromanipulation",
abstract = "Tractor beams are traveling waves that transport illuminated objects in the retrograde direction relative to the direction of propagation. The theory of photokinetic effects identifies design criteria for long-range general- purpose tractor beams. These criteria distinguish first-order tractor beams that couple to induced dipole moments from higher-order tractor beams that rely on coupling to higher-order multipole moments to achieve pulling. First-order tractor beams are inherently longer-ranged and operate on a wider variety of materials. We explore the physics of first-order tractor beams in the context of a family of generalized solenoidal waves.",
keywords = "Colloidal particles, Computational holography, Optical trapping, Tractor beams",
author = "Aaron Yevick and Grier, {David G.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 SPIE.; 10th Conference on Complex Light and Optical Forces ; Conference date: 16-02-2016 Through 18-02-2016",
year = "2016",
doi = "10.1117/12.2212730",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Galvez, {Enrique J.} and Jesper Gluckstad and Andrews, {David L.}",
booktitle = "Complex Light and Optical Forces X",
}