An all optical shock sensor based on buckled doubly-clamped silicon beam

B. Dong, J. G. Huang, H. Cai, P. Kropelnicki, A. B. Randles, Y. D. Gu, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

In this paper, an all optical shock sensor based on a buckled doubly-clamped silicon beam is demonstrated. A buckled silicon beam is in the middle of two ring resonator and it has two stable positions. The silicon beam encounters a snap-through process upon a shock force, which can be monitored by measuring the resonance wavelength of the ring resonators. During experiment, a 0.15 nm wavelength is observed for a > 50 g shock. It has merits such as fast response, low power consumption and immunity to electromagnetic interference. It can be applied to inertial navigation system and automotive industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMEMS 2014 - 27th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages692-695
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781479935086
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event27th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2014 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 26 Jan 201430 Jan 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference27th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period26/01/1430/01/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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