@inbook{2fdffd9d3b604c0bbfdd6e72276f1de9,
title = "Light-induced biological waveguides",
abstract = "Using light, living cells can be manipulated to form several centimeter long waveguide structures, capable of guiding light through scattering media. Here, we will discuss some results of self-trapping and guiding of light in biological suspensions of different cells, including cyanobacteria, E. coli, and red blood cells. A forward-scattering theoretical model is developed which helps understand the experimental observations. Formed waveguides can provide effective guidance for weaker light through scattered bio-soft-matter. The ability to transmit light through turbid fluids with low loss could open up the possibilities for deep-tissue imaging, as well as noninvasive treatment and diagnostics.",
keywords = "Biological fiber, Biological waveguide, cyanobacteria, Nonlinear optics effect, Optical trapping, Red blood cells, Self-guiding, Soliton.",
author = "Anna Bezryadina and Rekha Gautam and Nicolas Perez and Tobias Hansson and Yinxiao Xiang and Josh Lamstein and Benjamin Wetzel and Roberto Morandotti and Zhigang Chen",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 SPIE.; Optical Manipulation and Structured Materials Conference 2020 ; Conference date: 20-04-2020 Through 24-04-2020",
year = "2020",
doi = "10.1117/12.2573761",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Takashige Omatsu and Kishan Dholakia and Hajime Ishihara and Keiji Sasaki",
booktitle = "Optical Manipulation and Structured Materials Conference 2020",
address = "United States",
}