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Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Biosensing
  • Optical Analysis

Background:

  • Label-free biosensing requires sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions.
  • Existing methods often suffer from signal drift and limited time resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a micro-patterned, glass-based photonic sensing element for label-free biosensing.
  • To achieve enhanced sensitivity and time-resolved refractive index measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a micro-patterned glass photonic sensing element.
  • Utilizing a diffractive optical analyzer based on differential response to refractive index changes.
  • Employing differential read-out to suppress signal drifts.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated label-free biosensing capability.
  • Achieved sensitivity enhancement of over two orders of magnitude through interference.
  • Obtained a noise-equivalent limit of detection (LoD) of 6 × 10⁻⁷.
  • Enabled time-resolved determination of refractive index changes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed photonic sensor offers a highly sensitive and time-resolved platform for label-free biosensing.
  • The interference-based sensitivity enhancement presents a significant advancement in optical sensing technology.
  • The device shows potential for further improvements in detection limits.