Photonic crystal sensors with intergrated fluid containment structure
US7742662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2006/1213
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Photonic crystal (PC) sensors, and sensor arrays and sensing systems incorporating PC sensors are described which have integrated fluid containment and/or fluid handling structures. Sensors and sensing systems of the present disclosure are capable of high throughput sensing of analytes in fluid samples, bulk refractive index detection, and label-free detection of a range of molecules, including biomolecules and therapeutic candidates. The present disclosure also provides a commercially attractive fabrication platform for making photonic crystal sensors and systems wherein an integrated fluid containment structure and a photonic crystal structure are fabricated in a single molding or imprinting processing step amendable to high throughput processing.
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