Date of Award
Summer 8-15-2014
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Type
Thesis
Abstract
In recent years, detection of biological interactions on single molecule level has aspired many researchers to investigate several optical, chemical, electrical and mechanical sensing tools. Among these tools, toroidal optical resonators lead the way in detection of the smallest particle/molecule with the real time measurements. In this work, bio-sensing capabilities of toroidal optical resonators are investigated. Bio-sensing is realized via measuring the analyte-antigen interaction while the antigen is immobilized through a novel functionalization method.
Not long ago, detection of single nanoparticles using optical resonators has been accomplished however the need for cost-effective and practical transducers demands simpler tools. A tapered optical fiber is a suitable and efficient candidate as a practical tool. In this work, single nanoparticle detection measurements are performed in aqueous solutions and detection limit of fiber taper is investigated.
Language
English (en)
Chair
Lan Yang
Committee Members
Srikanth Singamaneni
Included in
Biology and Biomimetic Materials Commons, Electromagnetics and Photonics Commons, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Commons, Nanotechnology Fabrication Commons, Optics Commons
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Permanent URL: https://doi.org/10.7936/K7RF5S0Z