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M P MacDonald, K Volke-Sepulveda, L Paterson, J Arlt, W Sibbett, and K Dholakia (2002)
Revolving interference patterns for the rotation of optically trapped particles
Optics Comm. 201:21–28.
Optically trapped objects are rotated controllably in the
interference pattern between a Laguerre-Gaussian (LG) beam
and a Gaussian beam. In this work the interference pattern is
analysed and its properties as it propagates are modelled,
showing the important role played by the Guoy-phase of the
two interfering beams. An analysis of producing controlled
rotation of the interference pattern using a glass plate is
presented demonstrating the ease with which the rotation can
be controlled. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights
reserved.
doi:10.1016/S0030-4018(01)01652-2