Abstract:
Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensing technique which provides high specificity and accuracy has been an important method for molecular sensing technology. In the past, in order to affix 45 nm gold film onto glass or silicon substrate, several nanometers of chromium (Cr) or titanium (Ti) has been used as adhesive layer for the attachment of Au film. However, the existence of Cr or Ti thin film deteriorates the performance of SPR sensor due to their characteristic optical absorption. Our experimental results have confirmed the uses of conducting metal oxide, specifically, ITO and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) can be used to replace Cr or Ti for better performance in terms of SPR resonant properties (resonant angle and HMBW) and sensitivity enhancement for 3 to 15 times than traditional ones. It would contribute significantly to the SPR applications in both biosensors and gas sensors.
Abstract:
An optical waveguide SPR sensor is adapted for differential measurement. The optical waveguide SPR sensor includes a base, a bottom layer, and at least one set of optical waveguide layers. The set of the optical waveguide layers includes a measuring optical waveguide channel and a reference optical waveguide channel. The measuring optical waveguide channel includes an SPR sensing film layer. The measuring optical waveguide channel and the reference optical waveguide channel are independently configured and substantially parallel one to another. The bottom layer has a refractive index higher than a refractive index of the optical waveguide layer.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a miniature surface plasmon resonance sensor chip that produces a plane light source with an organic optoelectronic material by an electro-luminescence method and excites a surface plasmon resonance wave to observe a signal variation at the surface of a sensor chip caused by the combining condition of surface bio-molecules and provide a more accurate miniature sensor in conformity with micro-channel.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention is a sensor for analyzing an analyte that includes: (a) an sensing element that is adapted to interface with the analyte; (b) an organic luminescent element that is adapted to excite surface plasmon resonance on the sensing element; and (c) a detector that is adapted to detect signals from the sensing element.
Abstract:
In the present invention, a dual-output piezoelectric transformer for driving at least two loads is provided. The dual-output piezoelectric transformer comprises a piezoelectric piece, a set of input electrodes mounted centrally on a first and a second sides of the piece with a first polarization direction along a thickness direction of the piece, and a first and a second output electrodes polarized reversely in a second polarization direction and respectively mounted around surfaces of two ends of the piece with the second polarization direction being a longitudinal direction of the piece.
Abstract:
The present invention is in related to a miniature surface plasmon resonance waveguide device with sinusoidal curvature compensation and at least comprises: a substract, a waveguide structure, a sensing film layer and a cover layer, wherein the waveguide structure is configured with the function of sinusoidal curvature compensation and installed above the substract, further that, the waveguide structure includes a light input port and a light output port; the sensing film layer is on a special region of the waveguide structure, the special region is a sensing region; the cover layer is upper than the substract and has an opening. By means of the optimal curve figure of the sinusoidal curvature compensation, attenuation of light energy can be minimized while in propagation, and allows the input and output of the light on the same side of the device.
Abstract:
A micromixer used for microfluidic system is provided. The micromixer incorporates a pairs of reciprocating pumps and a pairs of fluidic element for mixing at least two fluids. With such a microfluid mixer, the at least two fluids are mixed when the reciprocating pumps are in their forward strokes by means of the impingement of two pulsation flows. The two fluids are also mixed when the reciprocating pumps are in their backward strokes by means of the generation of the vortexes, and the two fluids are also mixed by means of mass diffusion via a purposeful like-lamella-structure.
Abstract:
A motion sensing system utilizing piezoelectric laminates with predetermined surface electrode patterns disposed thereon utilizes a frequency selector to pass motion waves of predetermined frequencies and an electrical circuit for processing the electrical signals for transmission to an activating device for appropriate activation. In particular, the frequency selector is a low frequency bandpass filter for free-fall acceleration wave frequencies. By directing appropriate action, the present invention increases the applicability of the device upon which it is mounted (e.g., for military or other hostile environment use), decreases the possibility of damage, and lengthens its useful life.
Abstract:
A motion sensing system utilizing piezoelectric laminates with predetermined surface electrode patterns disposed thereon utilizes a frequency selector to pass motion waves of predetermined frequencies and an electrical circuit for processing the electrical signals for transmission to an activating device for appropriate activation. In particular, the frequency selector is a low frequency bandpass filter for free-fall acceleration wave frequencies. By directing appropriate action, the present invention increases the applicability of the device upon which it is mounted (e.g., for military or other hostile environment use), decreases the possibility of damage, and lengthens its useful life.
Abstract:
An optical wavefront analyzer based on the phase-shearing interferometry technique for measuring a wavefront of a light beam is disclosed. The analyzer includes a single phase shifter, a driving device, a pattern receiving device, and a phase reconstructing device. A method of measuring a wavefront of a light beam is also provided for solving the problems of two-axial focusing and phase inconsistency encountered the prior art by employing phase-shearing and phase-shifting techniques to improve the method of optical wavefront mesurement. A non-iterative, path-independent unwrapping methodology is used to deal with a complicated wavefront.