Title :
Miniature droplet-based FRET lasers stabilized by superhydrophobic surfaces
Author :
Özelci, E. ; Aas, M. ; Jonas, A. ; Kiraz, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Koc Univ., Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract :
We demonstrate optofluidic microlasers based on liquid microdroplets stabilized by a superhydrophobic surface. Lasing is achieved using highly efficient non-radiative Förster resonance energy transfer between donor and acceptor molecules placed within the droplets.
Keywords :
drops; hydrophobicity; liquid lasers; micro-optics; acceptor molecules; donor molecules; highly efficient non-radiative Forster resonance energy transfer; miniature droplet-based FRET lasers; optofluidic microlasers; superhydrophobic surfaces; Optical pumping; Optical sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
