Higher Order Mode Video
17. March 2015 - 19:51
This video shows a polystyrene particle propelled along a microfiber by light, first in the fundamental mode, then in a higher order mode. It is easy to see how much faster the particle zips along in the higher order mode.
Free for anyone to re-use, but must be credited to OIST.
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