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| Research on integrated optics for microsensors was started in year
2000. Waveguides are made by ion-exchange in glass. Photolithography
will not be done in-house, while ion-exchange, cutting, polishing and
characterisation will be done here. A small optical lab has been
establshed for characterising the waveguides, and it will be extended
considerably in 2002 with more equipment. Design and simulation of
the waveguides are also done.
The research is currently focusing on optical trapping of micro- and nanoparticles with light. This is a combination of optical tweezers and integrated optics. The aim is to make a complete microsystem for trapping, manipulation and detection of the particles. This involves the use of high power lasers, and a 3-5 Watt CW laser will be aquired in the middle of 2002. For more information please contact Olav Gaute Hellesø Optics lab for characterisation of waveguides:
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Department of Physics, Faculty of Science University of Tromsø, N-9037 Tromsø, tel. 77 64 51 50 Responsible editor: Head of administration Trond Brattli Web responsible: Olav Gaute Hellesø. Last update: 4th Feb. 2002 |
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