Optical Tweezers

**Definition:** A technique that uses LASERS to trap, image, and manipulate small objects (biomolecules, supramolecular assembles, DENDRIMERS) in three dimensional space. (From Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology Terms, 4th ed.)

**Tree numbers:** - E05.650

**Synonyms:** - Laser Tweezers - Optical Trap - Optical Trapping