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Photonic crystal biosensor based on angular spectrum analysis.

Elewout Hallynck1, Peter Bienstman

  • 1Photonics Research Group, Department of Information Technology, Ghent University-imec, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, 9000 Gent, Belgium. elewout.hallynck@intec.ugent.be

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Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • The demand for cost-effective, reliable biosensors in medical applications is increasing.
  • Current biosensors often rely on resonance, facing limitations in sensitivity and ease of fabrication.
  • Improving sensor performance and simplifying implementation are crucial for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and simulate a novel photonic crystal biosensor.
  • To demonstrate a single-frequency operation mode, differing from traditional resonance-based sensors.
  • To evaluate the sensor's sensitivity to refractive index changes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing photonic crystal structures to guide light.
  • Coupling guided modes to free space modes within a specific frequency range.
  • Analyzing the angular spectrum for Lorentzian peak shifts.
  • Performing simulations to determine sensor sensitivity.

Main Results:

  • The proposed biosensor operates at a single frequency.
  • Guided photonic crystal modes couple to free space modes, creating a Lorentzian shape in the angular spectrum.
  • Simulations indicate a high sensitivity of 65 degrees per refractive index unit.

Conclusions:

  • The novel photonic crystal biosensor offers a promising alternative to resonance-based sensors.
  • Its single-frequency operation and high simulated sensitivity suggest potential for advanced, cost-effective biosensing.
  • Further development could lead to improved medical diagnostic tools.