pt. 1. Introduction to optical actuation -- pt. 2. Photoresponsive materials -- pt. 3. Harnessing light and optical forces -- pt. 4. Optically driven systems -- pt. 5. Applications of optical actuation
Summary
In Optical Nano and Micro Actuator Technology, leading engineers, material scientists, chemists, physicists, laser scientists, and manufacturing specialists offer an in-depth, wide-ranging look at the fundamental and unique characteristics of light-driven optical actuators. They discuss how light can initiate physical movement and control a variety of mechanisms that perform mechanical work at the micro- and nanoscale. The book begins with the scientific background necessary for understanding light-driven systems, discussing the nature of light and the interact
