Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Integrative Photo-Optical/Mechanical Test For Noncontact Measurement Of Polymerization

A noncontact, acoustic-tweezing system for measuring time-dependent rheological and polymerization properties of a sample comprising:

• a. levitator configured to levitate the sample;
• b. an amplitude modulator configured to modulate acoustic pressure applied to the sample so as to induce deformation;
• c. a camera configured to capture at least one image of the sample and generate captured images;
• and
• d. a data acquisition system configured to:
• i. collect:
• A. at least one photo-optical measurement of the sample;
• and
• B. at least one mechanical measurement of the sample during deformation from the captured images, and
• ii. determine at least one rheological property of the sample.

A noncontact, acoustic-tweezing system for measuring time-dependent rheological and polymerization properties of a sample comprising:

• a. levitator configured to levitate the sample;
• b. a camera configured to capture at least one image of the sample and generate captured images;
• and
• c. a data acquisition system configured to collect at least one photo-optical measurement of the sample and determine at least one rheological property of the sample.