%0 Journal Article
%T Computational models for new fiber optic tweezers
%A R. S. Rodrigues Ribeiro
%A P. A. S. Jorge
%A A. Guerreiro
%J Photonic Sensors
%@ 2190-7439
%D 2013
%I 
%R 10.1007/s13320-012-0081-4
%X This paper discusses the calculation of the trapping forces in optical tweezers using a combination of the finite differences time domain (FDTD) method and the Lorentz force on electric dipoles. The results of 2D simulations of the trapping of a circular particle by a waveguide with a circular tip are presented and discussed.
%K Optical tweezers
%K optical fiber
%K single cell
%K FDTD
%K electromagnetic force
%K biosensors
%U http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13320-012-0081-4