New technology enables three-dimensional flow control using virtual barriers generated with light (IMAGE)

University of Malaga

New technology enables three-dimensional flow control using virtual barriers generated with light

Caption

Functioning of the configurable optofluidic barriers in particle steering, splitting and concentration modes. Experiments (top) versus simulation (bottom). The microfluidic device can move from one mode to another almost instantaneously (reconfiguration of barriers)

Credit

University of Malaga

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.