The micro-ear device uses a special array of focused laser beams to allow scientists to listen to tiny organisms such as bacteria. The device was developed by Professor Mile Padgett in the School of Physics and Astronomy and Professor Jon Cooper in the School of Electonic and Electrical...

The micro-ear device uses a special array of focused laser beams to allow scientists to listen to tiny organisms such as bacteria. It was developed by Professor Miles Padgett in the School of Physics and Astronomy and Professor Jon Cooper in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

Michael Lee and Dr Arran Curran discussing optical tweezers and their potential benefits