Shane, JanelleMazilu, MichaelLee, Woei Ming (Steve)Dholakia, K2015-12-0810–13 Augu9780819472588http://hdl.handle.net/1885/35002We demonstrate stable three-dimensional optical trapping of 780nm silica particles using a dispersion-compensated 12.9fs infrared pulsed laser and a trapping microscope system with 1.40NA objective. To achieve these pulse durations we use the MultiphotonKeywords: Dispersion (waves); Light propagation; Micromanipulators; Optical tweezers; Process control; Pulse generators; Pulse shaping circuits; Silica; Three dimensional; Ultrashort pulses; Femtosecond; MIIPS; Optical trapping; Pulse shaping; Pulsed laser; Ultrash Dispersion compensation; Femtosecond; MIIPS; Optical trapping; Optical tweezers; Pulse shaping; Pulsed laser; Ultrashort200810.1117/12.7950852016-02-24