Photonic crystal sensors

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2004-03-11

2009-02-10

Hughes, James P (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

C385S129000, C385S125000, C385S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07489846

ABSTRACT:
Photonic crystal sensors may be created from two and three dimensional photonic crystals by introducing defects. The localization of the optical field in the defect region affords the ability to sense small volumes of analyte.

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