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arXiv 0904.2403cond-mat.softcond-mat.stat-mech
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光阱阵列中胶体的模式开关和偏振特性

Pattern Switching and Polarizability for Colloids in Optical Trap Arrays

C. Reichhardt, C. J. Olson Reichhardt

摘要:

我们表明,胶体分子晶体状态与周期性的基板,如光阱阵列,和旋转的外部场相互作用,可以进行快速的模式切换,其中的晶体的取向的变化。在某些情况下,会发生类似马氏体的对称性转换。也可以产生偏振状态,其中每个基板最小值中的胶体产生随着外部驱动平滑旋转的指向矢场,类似于液晶行为。这些结果打开了使用光子带隙材料创建新型器件的可能性,并应推广到各种其他凝聚态系统与多个粒子捕获。

英文摘要:

We show that colloidal molecular crystal states interacting with a periodic substrate, such as an optical trap array, and a rotating external field can undergo a rapid pattern switching in which the orientation of the crystal changes. In some cases, a martensitic-like symmetry switching occurs. It is also possible to create a polarized state where the colloids in each substrate minima develop a director field which smoothly rotates with the external drive, similar to liquid crystal behavior. These results open the possibility for creating novel types of devices using photonic band gap materials, and should be generalizable to a variety of other condensed matter systems with multiple particle trapping.

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