Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 15, 1500001(2025)

Research Progress in Optical Lateral Force and Optical Pulling Force (Invited)

Bojian Shi1, Wenya Gao1, Yanyu Gao1, Jiamu Li1, Yanxia Zhang1, Xiaoxin Li1, Qi Jia1, Rui Feng1, Yongyin Cao1, Fangkui Sun1, and Weiqiang Ding1,2、*
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  • 1Institute of Advanced Photonics, School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang , China
  • 2Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, Shanxi , China
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    Optical manipulation technology has rapidly developed into a significant research area in recent years, which utilizes light-matter interactions to capture and control objects. Due to its non-contact, non-destructive, and high-precision manipulation, this technology exhibits substantial potential in fields such as life science, quantum information, and precision measurement. Notably, optical pulling and lateral forces, as critical mechanical effects that transcend traditional limitations of optical manipulation, have garnered considerable research in light manipulation. This article reviews the progress in optical pulling and lateral forces by analyzing their generation mechanisms, implementation approaches, and application potential in areas like optical sorting, micro-nano robotics driven, and life science. Additionally, it systematically reviews and discusses the development histories of optical lateral and pulling forces, and explores future prospects and challenges within this dynamic field.

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    Bojian Shi, Wenya Gao, Yanyu Gao, Jiamu Li, Yanxia Zhang, Xiaoxin Li, Qi Jia, Rui Feng, Yongyin Cao, Fangkui Sun, Weiqiang Ding. Research Progress in Optical Lateral Force and Optical Pulling Force (Invited)[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2025, 62(15): 1500001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Reviews

    Received: Apr. 14, 2025

    Accepted: May. 13, 2025

    Published Online: Jul. 4, 2025

    The Author Email: Weiqiang Ding (wqding@hit.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP250996

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP250996

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