Challenges in specificity and collection efficiency for integrated optical biosensors

Andrea M. Armani; Simin Mehrabani; Ashley J. Maker; Cecilia Lopez; Mark C. Harrison

doi:10.1117/12.2035375

7 December 2013 Challenges in specificity and collection efficiency for integrated optical biosensors

Andrea M. Armani, Simin Mehrabani, Ashley J. Maker, Cecilia Lopez, Mark C. Harrison

Proceedings Volume 8923, Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems; 89230F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2035375
Event: SPIE Micro+Nano Materials, Devices, and Applications, 2013, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Abstract

While many new label-free optical sensing techniques are focusing on increasing the sensitivity or decreasing the limit of detection, the balance between sensitivity, specificity and collection efficiency are critical, particularly for detection in complex media. For example, although high Q optical resonant cavities are inherently sensitive, the collection efficiency of these devices is quite poor, particularly when compared to sensors with larger active sensing areas. By optimizing all three parameters, even further advancements in sensing technologies are possible.

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Andrea M. Armani, Simin Mehrabani, Ashley J. Maker, Cecilia Lopez, and Mark C. Harrison "Challenges in specificity and collection efficiency for integrated optical biosensors", Proc. SPIE 8923, Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems, 89230F (7 December 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2035375

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