JPK logo generated by multiplexing

This video shows how many optical traps can be generated from a single laser source by rapidly scanning the laser across many positions, a process called multiplexing. This multiplexing is in a way similar to juggling: not all objects are manipulated at the same time, but intermittently grabbing hold of each one of them still allows to control them all.

JPK's NanoTracker™ optical tweezers platform has such multiplexing functionality integrated into the software, allowing for versatile manipulation of many objects.