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Bo Gao1,2, Tianxin Wang1,2, Lu Chen1,2
1Key Laboratory of Spectral Imaging Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Xi'an 710119, China.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 16, 2025
Summary
This study introduces novel Fabry-Pérot filter designs for snapshot spectral imaging. These filters use dielectric thin films for broad wavelength filtering (400-1100 nm) on CMOS image sensors.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Snapshot spectral imaging offers miniaturized solutions compared to traditional equipment.
- Conventional Fabry-Pérot cavities have narrow bandwidths, limiting their application scope.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop novel Fabry-Pérot filter structures for broad wavelength spectral imaging.
- To enable on-chip snapshot multispectral imaging with enhanced performance and compatibility.
Main Methods:
- Proposed novel Fabry-Pérot filter structures utilizing dielectric thin films for phase modulation.
- Designed for broad operational wavelength range (400 nm to 1100 nm).
- Ensured compatibility with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors.
Main Results:
- Achieved single-peak filtering across a broad operational wavelength range (400-1100 nm).
- Demonstrated low sensitivity to oblique incident angles (up to 30°) with minimal wavelength shifts.
- Structures are easy to fabricate and CMOS-compatible.
Conclusions:
- The advanced Fabry-Pérot filter design expands the operational wavelength of snapshot spectral imaging.
- This innovation offers a promising pathway for broader applications in related scientific and technological fields.
