Response to recent works on the discriminatory optical force for chiral molecules

TL;DR

This paper addresses recent claims about the discriminatory optical force on chiral molecules, clarifying misunderstandings and defending previous research findings.

Contribution

It provides a rebuttal to recent critiques, clarifying the correct interpretation of optical forces on chiral molecules and reaffirming prior conclusions.

Findings

Clarifies misconceptions about optical forces on chiral molecules

Reaffirms validity of previous research results

Addresses specific errors in recent critiques

Abstract

We respond to recent works by Bradshaw and Andrews on the discriminatory optical force for chiral molecules, in particular to the erroneous claims made by them concerning our earlier work.