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Photonic crystal laser sensors and methods

US7492979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2004
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S2301/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor apparatus includes a laser optically coupled to a photonic crystal structure configured to provide an evanescent field through a sensed medium region such that the photonic crystal structure functions as a cavity/resonator for the laser.

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