Overview of Optical Biosensing Techniques

Ibrahim Abdulhalim, Mohammad Zourob, Akhlesh Lakhtakia

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    Abstract

    Commonplace optical biosensing techniques include the classical techniques of optical spectroscopy, polarimetry, and ellipsometry, in addition to more modern techniques such as surface plasmon resonance and guided waves. Currently state-of-the-art techniques under extensive investigation include whispering-gallery waves and surface-enhanced optical phenomena near metallic nanoparticles. A succinct overview of the fundamentals of these techniques accompanies remarks on commercial successes and research accomplishments.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHandbook of Biosensors and Biochips
    EditorsR. S. Marks, C. R. Lowe, D. C. Cullen, H. H. Weetall, I. Karube
    PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons
    Pages413-446
    ISBN (Electronic)9780470061565
    ISBN (Print)9780470019054
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 15 Mar 2008

    Keywords

    • optical biosensors
    • surface plasmons
    • surface-enhanced effects
    • optical spectroscopy
    • polarimetry
    • ellipsometry

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