A micro-fluidic-optical switch using multi-droplet resonators array

Y. F. Yu, T. Bourouina, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

This paper presents a micro-fluidic-optical switch via side coupling multi-droplet resonators to an optical waveguide. The optical switch consists of a Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) waveguide, a T-junction for oil droplets generation and two optical fibers for light detection. The states of the optical switch are determined by the resonant modes and the distribution of the droplets. Compared to the solid optical resonator switch, the micro-fluidic-optical switch has various advantages, such as wide wavelength tuning range, easy fabrication process, simple manipulation, and low cost. The diameters of the droplets generated are within the range of 20 μm to 50 μm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages2011-2013
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 200925 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

ConferenceTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period21/06/0925/06/09

Keywords

  • Droplet resonator
  • PDMS waveguide
  • T-junction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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