Optical Tweezers and Their Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Optical tweezers, a revolutionary tool for trapping and manipulating micro/nano-scale particles with high precision, have become indispensable across multiple disciplines. In biophysics, they enable groundbreaking studies of molecular motors, DNA mechanics, and cell membrane dynamics. In physics, they facilitate precise nanostructure assembly and ultra-sensitive force measurements. Additionally, optical tweezers play a critical role in colloidal science and soft matter research, offering unique insights into particle interactions and material properties. Their versatility continues to drive innovation in biology, biomedicine, materials science, and physics.

We invite original research and reviews addressing technological innovations, novel applications, or fundamental discoveries in optical tweezers. This collection aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between physicists, engineers, and biologists working with this technology.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Optical trapping and manipulation

Optical fiber tweezers

Near-field optical tweezers

Force measurements with optical tweezers

Optical tweezers characterization of materials

Optical tweezers applications in biology and biomedicine

Optical tweezers applications in physics

Dr. Xuchen Shan
Guest Editor

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