Abstract
This work focuses on the use, for the first time to our knowledge, of dual laser beams in photothermal-effect-based propulsion of small size objects at liquid interfaces. Compared with the single-laser mode, dual-laser-actuated operation turns out to be much more controllable with high quality, efficiency, and anti-interference capacity, which can be achieved through automated programming instead of through manual operation. A series of experiments were carried out to verify the principle, with the effects of laser power, laser-spot distance, and movement speed discussed in detail. The findings of this work might provide some insights into the development of intelligent macro/micro-operation systems for manipulating objects at different scales, such as drug particles and cells at liquid interfaces in the future.
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