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J W Silverstone¹, S McFarlane, C P K Manchee

¹Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G2G7, Canada.

|April 20, 2012

Summary

This study introduces a novel method for analyzing optical microcavity sensor data using Fourier transforms, improving detection limits for refractometric biosensors. Experiments with fluorescent microcapillaries demonstrate enhanced resolution for detecting sucrose concentrations.

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Area of Science:

Optical biosensing
Microfluidics
Nanophotonics

Background:

Microfluidic biosensors often utilize optical microcavity resonances for detection.
Fluorescence-based resonators offer simplicity and robustness compared to evanescent coupling methods.
Current detection limits are constrained by the wavelength resolution of detection systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the ultimate resolution and detection limits of refractometric microcavity sensor structures.
To develop a rapid and precise analysis method for resonance shifts in fluorescent resonators.

Main Methods:

Utilized standard Fourier methods for analyzing simultaneously collected periodic modes from fluorescent resonators.
Developed simple numerical expressions to calculate ultimate sensor resolution and detection limits.

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Conducted experiments using fluorescent-core microcapillaries to detect varying sucrose concentrations.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the effectiveness of Fourier methods for precise analysis of resonance shifts.
Derived numerical expressions for predicting sensor resolution and detection limits.
Experimental results showed a clear correlation between microcavity resonance shifts and sucrose concentrations.

Conclusions:

Fourier analysis provides a robust method for enhancing the performance of fluorescent microcavity biosensors.
The derived expressions offer a valuable tool for designing and optimizing future microcavity sensor systems.
This approach advances the capabilities of microfluidic refractometric sensors for sensitive analyte detection.