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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Biophysics
    • Optical Manipulation

    Background:

    • Radially and azimuthally polarized beams offer unique field properties for optical manipulation.
    • Previous studies suggest superiority of these beams over Gaussian beams for optical trapping, but experimental results vary.
    • Discrepancies in experimental findings necessitate a deeper theoretical and experimental investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically and experimentally investigate the optical trapping stiffness of radially, azimuthally, and linearly polarized beams.
    • To analyze the influence of spherical aberration, numerical aperture, and particle size on trapping performance.
    • To resolve discrepancies in reported experimental results regarding beam polarization superiority.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing generalized Lorenz-Mie theory for theoretical calculations.
    • Conducting experimental optical trapping studies.
    • Systematically varying parameters such as spherical aberration, numerical aperture, and particle size.

    Main Results:

    • Theoretical calculations align well with experimental observations.
    • The choice of polarization (radial, azimuthal, or linear) for optimal optical trapping is dependent on specific experimental parameters.
    • Spherical aberration, numerical aperture, and particle size critically influence trapping stiffness.

    Conclusions:

    • The superiority of a specific polarization state for optical trapping is not absolute but contingent on experimental conditions.
    • Findings provide crucial insights for designing advanced optical tweezers, particularly for biophysical applications.
    • Understanding these parameters is vital for minimizing laser-induced heating in optical tweezer applications.