Abstract
A novel instrument has been developed (μPIVOT) to manipulate and characterize the mechanical environment in and around microscale objects by integrating two laser-based techniques: micron-resolution particle image velocimetry (μPIV) and optical tweezers (OT). While the μPIVOT enables a new realm of microscale studies, it still maintains the individual capabilities of each optical technique. Ongoing investigations will provide a unique perspective towards understanding microscale phenomena including cell biomechanics, non-Newtonian fluid flow, and single particle or particle-particle hydrodynamics.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings |
Pages | 835-838 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 11 PART B |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007 - Seattle, WA, United States Duration: Nov 11 2007 → Nov 15 2007 |
Other
Other | ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Seattle, WA |
Period | 11/11/07 → 11/15/07 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)