Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Catching a micron-sized particle is challenging. To get the job done, two laser beams come in handy. Acting like tweezers, they can trap, secure, and charge a solitary particle.

Credit: © Andrea Stöllner / ISTA