Title :
A new scheme for improvement of index of refraction detection limit in 2D photonic crystals
Author :
Akhavan, Hooman ; Wah Tung Lau ; Nicholaou, Costa ; Schilling, Robert ; Gad, Raanan ; Levi, Ofer
Author_Institution :
Edward S. Rogers Sr. Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Abstract :
We experimentally demonstrate a new 2D photonic crystal design with index of refraction detection limit of 1×10-7 [RIU]. This new type of photonic crystal opens new avenues for label-free bio-sensing applications.
Keywords :
optical design techniques; photodetectors; photonic crystals; refractive index; 2D photonic crystal design; detection limit; label-free biosensing applications; refraction index; Biosensors; Educational institutions; Indexes; Photonic crystals; Refractive index; Slabs;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
