Hybrid ray optics and continuum mechanics modeling of cell deformation in the optical stretcher

Andrew E. Ekpenyong, M. G. Nichols

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Abstract

There is no direct method for measuring the optical pressures that stretch biological cells in the optical stretcher. A hybrid computational method has been developed to quantify the deformation of living cells.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2007
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)1557528462, 9781557528469
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2007 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Sep 16 2007 → Sep 16 2007

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Other

OtherFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2007
CountryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period9/16/07 → 9/16/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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