Mapping optical process in semiconductor nanowires using dynamic optical tweezers

Fan Wang*, Wen Jun Toe, Alexander Hartstone, Woei Ming Lee, David McGloin, Qiang Gao, Hark Hoe Tan, Chennupati Jagadish, Peter J. Reece

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Abstract

We present a novel method for spatial mapping of the luminescent properties of single optically trapped semiconductor nanowires by combing dynamic optical tweezers with micro-photoluminescence. The technique involves the use of a spatial light modulator (SLM) to control the axial position of the trapping focus relative to the excitation source and collection optics. When a nanowire is held in this arrangement, scanning the axial position of the trapping beam enables different sections of the nanowire axis to be probed. In this context we consider the axial resolution of the luminescence mapping and optimization of the nanowire trapping by spherical aberration correction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings: Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation IX
Volume8458
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventSPIE NanoScience + Engineering : Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation IX - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 12 Aug 201216 Aug 2012

Conference

ConferenceSPIE NanoScience + Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period12/08/1216/08/12

Keywords

  • Indium phosphide
  • Nanowires
  • Optical tweezers
  • Photoluminescence mapping

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