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Monolithically integrated mid-infrared lab-on-a-chip using plasmonics and quantum cascade structures.


ABSTRACT: The increasing demand of rapid sensing and diagnosis in remote areas requires the development of compact and cost-effective mid-infrared sensing devices. So far, all miniaturization concepts have been demonstrated with discrete optical components. Here we present a monolithically integrated sensor based on mid-infrared absorption spectroscopy. A bi-functional quantum cascade laser/detector is used, where, by changing the applied bias, the device switches between laser and detector operation. The interaction with chemicals in a liquid is resolved via a dielectric-loaded surface plasmon polariton waveguide. The thin dielectric layer enhances the confinement and enables efficient end-fire coupling from and to the laser and detector. The unamplified detector signal shows a slope of 1.8-7 μV per p.p.m., which demonstrates the capability to reach p.p.m. accuracy over a wide range of concentrations (0-60%). Without any hybrid integration or subwavelength patterning, our approach allows a straightforward and cost-saving fabrication.

SUBMITTER: Schwarz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4059934 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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