A Flexible System Framework for a Nanoassembly Cell Using Optical Tweezers

Published

January 1, 2006

Author(s)

Arvind K. Balijepalli, Thomas W. LeBrun, Satyandra K. Gupta

Abstract

The optical tweezers instrument is a unique tool for directed assembly of nanocomponents. In order to function as a viable nanomanufacturing tool, a software architecture is needed to run the optical tweezers hardware, provide an effective user interface, and allow automated operation. A flexible software system framework is described to utilize the optical tweezers hardware to its full potential. Initially we lay out the requirements for the system framework and define the broad architectural choices made while implementing the different modules.Implementation details of key system modules are then described. The flexible nature of the architecture is demonstrated by demonstrating how a simulation module can be seamlessly included into the framework to replace the optical tweezers hardware as necessary. Finally, we show some representative assembly operations to demonstrate the capabilities of the system.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference

Conference Dates

September 10-13, 2006

Conference Location

Unknown, USA

Conference Title

ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference

Pub Type

Conferences

Keywords

nanoassembly, optical tweezers, simulation, software architecture, virtual prototyping

Citation

Balijepalli, A. , LeBrun, T. and Gupta, S. (2006), A Flexible System Framework for a Nanoassembly Cell Using Optical Tweezers, Proceedings of ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Unknown, USA (Accessed October 13, 2025)