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Acoustic levitation in mid-air: Recent advances, challenges, and future perspectives

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Author(s):
Andrade, Marco A. B. [1] ; Marzo, Asier [2] ; Adamowski, Julio C. [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Fis, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Publ Navarra, UpnaLab, Pamplona 31006, Navarra - Spain
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Politecn, BR-05508030 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Applied Physics Letters; v. 116, n. 25 JUN 22 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Mid-air acoustic levitation is becoming a powerful tool to suspend and manipulate millimetric objects. Because of its unique characteristics, acoustic levitation is suitable to trap a wide variety of materials such as liquids, solids, soap bubbles, and even living creatures. Acoustic levitation can also be combined with noncontact measurement systems, allowing contactless analysis and characterization of levitating samples. In this article, we review some of the advances that have been made over the last decade. We also present the technical challenges that must be overcome in order to extend the capability of current acoustic levitation devices and, finally, we point out future directions for acoustic levitation. Published under license by AIP Publishing. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/27078-0 - Development of acoustic levitation systems
Grantee:Marco Aurélio Brizzotti Andrade
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants