Title :
Optofluidic Bragg grating sensor for monolayer detection
Author :
Parker, R.M. ; Gates, J.C. ; Smith, P.G.R. ; Grossel, M.C.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
An exposed Bragg grating incorporated into a planar waveguide was used to form a refractive index sensor. The high sensitivity to subtle changes allowed the study of surface functionalisation and binding within a microfluidic system.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; micro-optomechanical devices; microfluidics; microsensors; monolayers; optical planar waveguides; optical sensors; refractive index measurement; microfluidic system; monolayer detection; optofluidic Bragg grating sensor; planar waveguide; refractive index sensor; surface functionalisation; Bragg gratings; Microfluidics; Optical planar waveguides; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Pollution measurement; Refractive index; Silicon compounds; Temperature sensors; (230.7380) Waveguides, channelled; (280.4788) Optical sensing and sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
