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Investigative Techniques > Optical Tweezers

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Optical Tweezers  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A technique that uses LASERS to trap, image, and manipulate small objects (biomolecules, supramolecular assembles, DENDRIMERS) in three dimensional space. (From Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology Terms, 4th ed.)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Laser Tweezers
  • Optical Trap
  • Optical Trapping

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