Title :
Refractive index sensing utilizing a CW photonic crystal nanolaser and its array configuration
Author :
Kita, S. ; Baba, Toshihiko
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Yokohama Nat. Univ., Yokohama
Abstract :
We achieved a record high index sensitivity in a cw photonic crystal nanolaser with a potential index resolution of < 10-6. We also demonstrated spectrometer-free index sensing utilizing nanolaser array.
Keywords :
laser arrays; nanotechnology; optical sensors; photonic crystals; refractive index measurement; surface emitting lasers; cw photonic crystal nanolaser; index resolution; index sensitivity; refractive index sensing; Band pass filters; Biosensors; Chemical lasers; Chemical technology; Costs; Laser modes; Photonic crystals; Refractive index; Sensor arrays; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Nano-Optoelectronics Workshop, 2008. i-NOW 2008. International
Conference_Location :
Shonan Village
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2656-0
DOI :
10.1109/INOW.2008.4634488
