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Fabrication and Testing of Miniature Automatic Photophoretic Trapping Rigs.

Riley Kuttler¹, Dylan Barton², Brenden Weaver²

¹Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University; rileykkuttler@byu.edu.

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove

|December 13, 2021

Summary

Researchers developed an accessible photophoretic trap test rig for volumetric display research. This automated system democratizes optical trap research by enabling rapid, crowdsourced data collection and analysis.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Materials Science
Engineering

Background:

Volumetric display research requires specialized equipment for testing optical trap parameters.
Current methods can be time-consuming and inaccessible, limiting broader research participation.
Democratizing research tools is crucial for accelerating innovation in display technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an automated, rapid-fabrication-compatible photophoretic trap test rig.
To enable democratization and crowdsourcing of volumetric display research.
To provide a cost-effective and accessible platform for optical trap parameter testing.

Main Methods:

The test rig is constructed within 2 hours using a laser cutter, 3D printer, and common hand tools.

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It allows testing of particle type, trap type, numerical aperture, and airflow at approximately 250 samples per hour.

Machine vision is integrated for automated data capture and analysis.

Main Results:

A four-unit test rig 'farm' was established to test power and particle type parameters.
The rig demonstrated efficient and automated data collection for optical trap parameters.
Construction and operation procedures are detailed for ease of replication.

Conclusions:

The developed photophoretic trap test rig significantly enhances accessibility in volumetric display research.
This platform facilitates crowdsourcing and broadens the scope of researchers in optical trap display development.
The automated and rapid-fab-compatible design accelerates the pace of innovation in display technologies.