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Table 2.

Maximizing resolution. Since diffusion (D_diff) and average dielectrophoretic mobility (μ̄_DEP) are a function of radius and influence resolution, these variables interact to give a minimum in Δr_min.

Minimize	Maximize	Minimal, arbitrary, or not adjustable
dE_max/dx	E_ave	Δμ_{EK, min}
d(∇\|E\|²_max)/dx	∇\|E\|²_ave	μ_EK
	dE/dx	Δμ_{DEP, min}
	d(∇\|E\|²)/dx	Δμ_DEP
		D_T