Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 15, 1500001(2025)
Research Progress in Optical Lateral Force and Optical Pulling Force (Invited)
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
Category: Reviews
Received: Apr. 14, 2025
Accepted: May. 13, 2025
Published Online: Jul. 4, 2025
The Author Email: Weiqiang Ding (wqding@hit.edu.cn)
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