Title :
Enhancement of diffraction-based biosensor sensitivity via a Bloch surface wave
Author :
Liscidini, M. ; Sipe, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Univ. of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Abstract :
We propose a biosensor based on the diffraction of Bloch surface waves (BSWs) in periodic dielectric stacks. Great enhancement of diffraction efficiency by a grating of proteins is predicted when BSW is excited.
Keywords :
biosensors; light diffraction; Bloch surface wave; diffraction-based biosensor sensitivity; periodic dielectric stacks; Biosensors; Dielectrics; Diffraction gratings; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical diffraction; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Proteins; Surface waves; Temperature sensors; (230.5298) Photonic Crystals; (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
