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Area of Science:

  • Optics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Lateral optical force (LOF) is crucial for optical manipulation, but typically requires complex light fields or exotic materials.
  • Existing methods for generating LOF are often limited by specific material properties or intricate optical setups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a general and controllable method for achieving lateral optical force (LOF) in nonchiral elongated nanoparticles.
  • To investigate the tunability of LOF by varying particle and light parameters.
  • To provide experimental validation for the proposed LOF mechanism.

Main Methods:

  • Computational analysis of LOF in nanoparticles illuminated by obliquely incident plane waves.
  • Systematic variation of particle parameters (aspect ratio, material) and light parameters (incident angle, polarization, wavelength).
  • Experimental manipulation of single silver nanowires using holographic optical tweezers to demonstrate switchable LOF.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that LOF can be achieved in simple, nonchiral elongated nanoparticles with an obliquely incident plane wave.
  • Showcased the tunability of LOF magnitude and sign by adjusting particle geometry, material, and incident light properties.
  • Provided direct experimental evidence of switchable LOF through polarization-controlled manipulation.

Conclusions:

  • Developed a minimalist, interface-free paradigm for generating controllable LOF.
  • The findings offer a versatile platform for optomechanical applications, including optical sorting and micro/nanomotors.
  • This work simplifies the requirements for achieving LOF, broadening its applicability.