Falko Schmidt is presenting a talk on a newly developed reconfigurable optofluidic toolbox for active matter applications at Konstanz University.
Title of Talk: Reconfigurable Optofluidic Toolbox Engineering the behaviour of active matter systems with light
Time/Date: 15:15 CET/07.11.2024
Place: Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany
Abstract:
This talk introduces a novel reconfigurable optofluidic platform that utilizes virtual, optically-controlled boundaries to dynamically manipulate fluids and particles at the microscale. By leveraging heat-induced changes in fluid properties, the system facilitates real-time adjustments to flow profiles, surpassing traditional fixed microfluidic designs. Given the wide applicability of engineering temperature landscapes in microscopic systems, our platform opens up new avenues for studying out-of-equilibrium phenomena in complex environments, including active matter systems, precise nanopositioning in MEMS/NEMS, and the development of adaptable lab-on-chip systems for life sciences.
Title of Talk: Reconfigurable Optofluidic Toolbox Engineering the behaviour of active matter systems with light
Time/Date: 15:15 CET/07.11.2024
Place: Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany
Abstract:
This talk introduces a novel reconfigurable optofluidic platform that utilizes virtual, optically-controlled boundaries to dynamically manipulate fluids and particles at the microscale. By leveraging heat-induced changes in fluid properties, the system facilitates real-time adjustments to flow profiles, surpassing traditional fixed microfluidic designs. Given the wide applicability of engineering temperature landscapes in microscopic systems, our platform opens up new avenues for studying out-of-equilibrium phenomena in complex environments, including active matter systems, precise nanopositioning in MEMS/NEMS, and the development of adaptable lab-on-chip systems for life sciences.