Title :
Ultra compact biochemical sensor built with two dimensional photonic crystal microcavity
Author :
Chow, E. ; Grot, A. ; Mirkarimi, L. ; Sigalas, M. ; Girolami, G.
Author_Institution :
Agilent Technol. Inc., Palo Alto, CA
Abstract :
By measuring the resonant wavelength of a two-dimensional photonic crystal microcavity, we can detect the change in refractive index of 0.002. Evaporative process of water in 5% glycerol is used to demonstrate time-resolved sensing capability
Keywords :
biochemistry; chemical sensors; evaporation; microcavities; photonic crystals; refractive index; biochemical sensor; refractive index change; resonant wavelength; two-dimensional photonic crystal microcavity; water evaporation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
