Innovative Thin Film Fluorescence Sensor Providing Greatly Enhanced Signal-to-Noise and Integrated Solid State Detection. Suitable for Incorporation in Microchip Sensor Systems. Phase 1

Abstract

A unique corrugated-thin-metal-film structure suitable for integration with semiconductor photodetectors, is investigated. For fluorescent spectral monitoring, this structure provides a number of important detection features including fluorescence enhancement for molecules located near the surface of the sensor, excitation wavelength shielding and narrow bandpass filtering of detected wavelengths. Surface dielectrics with chemical or biological-specific properties may also be incorporated into the sensor for additional selectivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 13, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363084

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People

  • Mike Durrett

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectrics
  • Films
  • Fluorescence
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Molecules
  • Nucleic Acids
  • Semiconductors
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thin Films

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems