An optofluidic tunable prism via control of flow rate ratio

S. Xiong, Y. Yang, Y. Chen, G. J. Zhang, G. Q. Lo, D. L. Kwong, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

This paper reports an optofluidic tunable prism which is realized with two laminar flows in a microfluidic chip. By controlling the flow rate ratio between the two flows, the apex angle of the prism can be tuned continuously and therefore the deviation angle can be changed accordingly. A model for the hydrodynamic control is established for the prism. The optical deviation caused by the prim is theoretically analyzed and experimentally proved. The optofluidic prism can be used for building up the on-chip optical circuits and promising for the optical detection and biochemical analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2010, MicroTAS 2010
Pages1289-1291
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2010, MicroTAS 2010 - Groningen, Netherlands
Duration: 3 Oct 20107 Oct 2010

Publication series

Name14th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2010, MicroTAS 2010
Volume2

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2010, MicroTAS 2010
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityGroningen
Period3/10/107/10/10

Keywords

  • Liquid prism
  • Optofluidics and Micro-opto-fluidic-systems (MOFS)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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