Light transmission and interferometery in liquid-liquid waveguide for photocatalytic applications

Y. Yang, G. P. Wang, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

This paper report the first experimental findings of the unique focusing and interference phenomena in the optofluidic waveguide formed by miscible laminar flows, which cannot be seen in solid waveguides. In the optofluidic waveguide, diffusion creates refractive index gradients in both transverse and longitudinal directions. This bi-directional gradient-index profile is an exceptional trait of optofluidic waveguide and the key to the distinct focusing and interference effects. We believe that this work brings fresh insight into the uniqueness of optofluidic waveguide and will open new doors in photocatalytic green energy and pollution reduction for chemistry and life sciences.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Pages1272-1274
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: 2 Oct 20116 Oct 2011

Publication series

Name15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Volume2

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period2/10/116/10/11

Keywords

  • Diffusion
  • Liquid waveguide
  • Optofluidic
  • Photocatalytic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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