Title :
Optical biosensor based on one-dimensional photonic crystal in a total-internal-reflection geometry
Author :
Guo, Yunbo ; Ye, Jing Yong ; Divin, Charles ; Myc, Andrzej ; Baker, James R., Jr. ; Norris, Theodore B.
Author_Institution :
Center for Ultrafast Opt. Sci., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI
Abstract :
We report a novel sensor for label-free biomolecular assay using a one-dimensional photonic crystal in a total-internal-reflection geometry. This configuration creates a unique open biosensing interface for real-time detection with ultrahigh sensitivity.
Keywords :
biosensors; molecular biophysics; optical materials; optical sensors; photonic crystals; label-free biomolecular assay; one-dimensional photonic crystal; optical biosensor; real-time detection; total-internal-reflection geometry; Biomedical optical imaging; Biosensors; Geometrical optics; Microcavities; Optical sensors; Photonic crystals; Probes; Reflectivity; Resonance; Wavelength measurement; (160.5298) Photonic crystal; (280.4788) Optical sensing and sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
