Microrheology with Optical Tweezers
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B：Biology and Biomedicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1491
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to introduce this Special Issue , titled "Microrheology with Optical Tweezers", which focuses on the intersection of microrheology and optical tweezers (OTs). Since their development in the 1970s, optical tweezers have transformed biophysical research by enabling precise nano-scale force and displacement measurements. Their application in microrheology—studying material flow at micron-length scales—has significantly advanced our understanding of complex biological materials that traditional methods cannot analyse. This issue explores the methodologies, challenges, and progress in using optical tweezers to measure tracer particle trajectories in various media, revealing the frequency-dependent viscoelastic properties of these materials. By examining both active and passive microrheology techniques, this collection aims to address their current challenges and to refine methodologies for more accurate and consistent future studies.
Whether you are a researcher contributing new findings or a reader keen on the latest developments, this issue provides valuable insights and fosters further innovation. I hope it serves as a valuable resource for your work.
Dr. Manlio Tassieri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- optical tweezers
- rheology
- microrheology
- metrology
- biophysics
- biomedical engineering
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