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Universal optothermal micro/nanoscale rotors.

Hongru Ding¹, Pavana Siddhartha Kollipara¹, Youngsun Kim²

¹Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.

Science Advances

|June 15, 2022

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Researchers developed a universal method for rotating micro/nano-objects using any laser. This technique, based on opto-thermoelectrical coupling, works for various particles and biological cells, reducing optical damage.

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Area of Science:

Optics
Nanotechnology
Biophysics

Background:

Micro/nano-object rotation is crucial for micro/nanorobotics, 3D imaging, and lab-on-a-chip systems.
Current optical rotation methods often need complex laser setups or specially shaped/birefringent objects.
Simple optical rotation is challenging for symmetric or isotropic objects like biological cells.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a universal approach for out-of-plane rotation of micro/nano-objects.
To enable rotation using simple, low-power laser systems.
To investigate the underlying opto-thermoelectrical coupling mechanism.

Main Methods:

Utilized an arbitrary low-power laser beam for object rotation.
Employed rigorous experiments and multiscale simulations to elucidate the rotation mechanism.
Positioned the laser beam away from objects to minimize optical damage.

Main Results:

Demonstrated universal out-of-plane rotation of various objects, including spherically symmetric and isotropic particles.
Confirmed the rotation mechanism relies on opto-thermoelectrical coupling.
Achieved rotation with a simple optical setup and reduced direct laser illumination.

Conclusions:

Developed a universal, fuel-free, and remote light-driven rotation platform.
The technique is applicable to diverse micro/nano-objects, including biological cells.
The platform offers general applicability and excellent biocompatibility for scientific and engineering applications.