Abstract

We demonstrate optical trapping of red blood cells (RBCs) in living animals by using a water immersion objective. First, the cells within biological tissue are mimicked by the particles immersed in aqueous solutions of glycerol. The optical forces depending on trapping depth are investigated when a parallel laser beam enters the water immersion objective. The results show that the optical forces vary with trapping depth, and the optimal trapping depth in aqueous solutions of glycerol ($n=1.39$) is 50 μm. Second, the optimal trapping depth in aqueous solutions of glycerol can be changed by altering the actual tube length of the water immersion objective. Finally, we achieved optical trapping and manipulation of RBCs in living mice.

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