Optical Micro-Pliers (IMAGE)

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics

Optical Micro-Pliers

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The optical pliers next to the mandibles of a Formica polyctena ant for comparison (composite scanning electron microscope (SEM) image with added colors). The two jaws (red) close when light is sent through the optical fibers (light blue) that have the diameter of 125 microns, comparable to the diameter of a human hair. (Source: UW Physics)

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Source: UW Physics

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The image may only be used with the following caption: The optical pliers next to the mandibles of a Formica polyctena ant for comparison (composite scanning electron microscope (SEM) image with added colors). The two jaws (red) close when light is sent through the optical fibers (light blue) that have the diameter of 125 microns, comparable to the diameter of a human hair. (Source: UW Physics)

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