Understanding Dielectric Spheres in Optical Tweezers

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A dielectric sphere is defined as a sphere made from a dielectric material, which is an electrically insulating substance that enhances capacitance in applications like capacitors. In the context of optical tweezers, dielectric spheres can be manipulated using focused laser beams due to their interaction with light. The discussion highlights confusion around the term and its relevance in optical trapping techniques. Understanding the properties of dielectric materials is crucial for their application in optical tweezers. This knowledge is essential for utilizing dielectric spheres effectively in scientific research.
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im confused about what a dielectric sphere is. I have tried googleing it but i couldn't find anything that useful, please help
 
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It's a sphere made of a dielectric material. A "dielectric" is a (usually) electrically insulating material such as you put between the plates of a capacitor in order to increase the capacitance.

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it is in relation to optical tweezers, i read on wikipedia that they can be used for things such as a dielectric sphere.
 

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