Passive optical sensor using carbon nanotubes

Details Passive optical sensor using carbon nanotubes Passive optical sensor using carbon nanotubes

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Rosenberger, Richard A. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

Material strain analysis

C356S432000, C356S445000, C073S800000

Reexamination Certificate

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11024406

ABSTRACT:
A passive optical sensor operates independently of light amplitude by using a semiconducting carbon nanotube material. The material has an optical property dependent on wavelength, e.g., wavelength of absorption, ratio of absorptions at two wavelengths, or fluorescence at one wavelength in response to light at another wavelength. The property is changed by compressing the material or exposing the material to a charge. Light is passed through the material so that the change in the property can be detected.

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