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A novel terahertz vernier biosensor enhances detection sensitivity and accuracy for biochemical samples. This advancement offers a label-free tool for identifying specific amino acids using the vernier effect in terahertz frequencies.

Keywords:
Self-reference detectionSensitivity enhancementTerahertzVernier biosensorWaveguide interferometer

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  • Terahertz technology
  • Biosensing
  • Metamaterials

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  • The optical vernier effect enhances sensitivity in communication bands.
  • Extending vernier gain to terahertz frequencies is crucial for next-generation wireless communication and sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct and demonstrate a terahertz vernier biosensor for high-sensitivity detection of biochemical samples.
  • To validate the application of the vernier effect in the terahertz regime for label-free biochemical analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two overlapping Mach-Zehnder interferometers within a three-channel metallic waveguide.
  • Leveraged the self-reference feature and vernier gain for amplified signal detection.
  • Analyzed terahertz interference spectra in the time-frequency-time domain.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a sensitivity of 22.54 THz/RIU near 0.9 THz.
  • Demonstrated biochemical sample detection sensitivity and accuracy of 10^7 GHz/(g/mm^2) and 10^-8 g/mm^2, respectively.
  • Showcased >3000% enhancement compared to a single interferometer.

Conclusions:

  • The terahertz vernier biosensor significantly enhances detection sensitivity and accuracy.
  • The sensor successfully assessed amino acid oxidation, aiding in specific amino acid identification.
  • This work validates the vernier effect in the terahertz range, presenting a rapid, label-free tool for biochemical sample analysis.