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How it all began

Nature Photonics volume 5, pages 316–317 (2011)Cite this article

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Since the first discovery of optical gradient and scattering forces in 1970, optical tweezers have helped unveil many mysteries and given deeper insights in many areas of science. Arthur Ashkin, the father of optical tweezers, recalls some 'eureka' moments and shares his viewpoint of the field with Nature Photonics.

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Won, R. How it all began. Nature Photon 5, 316–317 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2011.101

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