| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M23557/01 |
| Title: |
OPTICAL ACTUATOR: NOVEL SMART MATERIALS FOR LIGHT- INDUCED ACTUATION |
| Principal Investigator: |
Elliott, Professor SR |
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| Department: |
Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
31 March 1999 |
Ends: |
30 March 2003 |
Value (£): |
305,364
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| Materials Characterisation |
Materials Processing |
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The proposed project utilises a new, previously unknown, form of opto-mechanical interaction as the basis of novel smart optically-actuated devices. The mechanical movement of such devices (micro- and nano-actuators, diaphragm micropumps, nanomanipulators) is stimulated solely by illumination with polarised light. The aim of the project is two-fold: a) experimental exploration of the fundamental limits and technological potential of this new phenomenon; b) development of an optical-actuator device, forming the basis of an assembler - multiaxis manipulator able to grip, move and release structures on atomic-length scales.
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http://www.cam.ac.uk |