Stability of particle propulsion by waveguide modes in the regimes where resonant states are formed

A. V. Maslov

Optical forces acting on dielectric particles inside waveguides are studied. The investigation is carried out within the framework of the two-dimensional model: a cylinder inside a parallel-plate waveguide with perfect metal walls. It is shown that although the appearance of resonant states can lead to a significant increase of backscattering and, therefore, the propelling force, the transverse force can either keep the particle in the location of the efficient propulsion or push it away. The propulsion and trapping regimes are related to the change of the resonant wavelength with particle location. Besides the geometrical and material parameters, the polarization of the incident mode is shown to significantly affect the particle dynamics. The relation of the resonant-state formation and Wood's anomalies in periodic gratings is also discussed.

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