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Mohan, N., Minaeva, O., Goltsman, G. N., Saleh, M. F., Nasr, M. B., Sergienko, A. V., et al. (2009). Ultrabroadband coherence-domain imaging using parametric downconversion and superconducting single-photon detectors at 1064 nm. Appl. Opt., 48(20), 4009–4017.
Abstract: Coherence-domain imaging systems can be operated in a single-photon-counting mode, offering low detector noise; this in turn leads to increased sensitivity for weak light sources and weakly reflecting samples. We have demonstrated that excellent axial resolution can be obtained in a photon-counting coherence-domain imaging (CDI) system that uses light generated via spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) in a chirped periodically poled stoichiometric lithium tantalate (chirped-PPSLT) structure, in conjunction with a niobium nitride superconducting single-photon detector (SSPD). The bandwidth of the light generated via SPDC, as well as the bandwidth over which the SSPD is sensitive, can extend over a wavelength region that stretches from 700 to 1500 nm. This ultrabroad wavelength band offers a near-ideal combination of deep penetration and ultrahigh axial resolution for the imaging of biological tissue. The generation of SPDC light of adjustable bandwidth in the vicinity of 1064 nm, via the use of chirped-PPSLT structures, had not been previously achieved. To demonstrate the usefulness of this technique, we construct images for a hierarchy of samples of increasing complexity: a mirror, a nitrocellulose membrane, and a biological sample comprising onion-skin cells.
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Lieberzeit, P. A., & Dickert, F. L. (2009). Chemosensors in environmental monitoring: challenges in ruggedness and selectivity. Anal Bioanal Chem, 393(2), 467–472.
Abstract: Environmental analysis is a potential key application for chemical sensors owing to their inherent ability to detect analytes on-line and in real time in distributed systems. Operating a chemosensor in a natural environment poses substantial challenges in terms of ruggedness, long-term stability and calibration. This article highlights current trends of achieving both the necessary selectivity and ruggedness: one way is deploying sensor arrays consisting of robust broadband sensors and extracting information via chemometrics. If using only a single sensor is desired, molecularly imprinted polymers offer a straightforward way for designing artificial recognition materials. Molecularly imprinted polymers can be utilized in real-life environments, such as water and air, aiming at detecting analytes ranging from small molecules to entire cells.
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Bharadwaj, P., Deutsch, B., & Novotny, L. (2009). Optical Antennas. Adv. Opt. Photon, 1, 438–483.
Abstract: Optical antennas are an emerging concept in physical optics. Similar to radiowave
and microwave antennas, their purpose is to convert the energy of free propagating radiation to localized energy, and vice versa. Optical antennas exploit the unique properties of metal nanostructures, which behave as strongly coupled plasmas at ptical frequencies. The tutorial provides an account of the historical origins and the basic concepts and parameters associated with optical antennas. It also reviews recent work in the field and discusses areas of application, such as light-emitting devices, photovoltaics, and spectroscopy.
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Goltsman, G. (2009). Superconducting NbN hot-electron bolometer mixer, direct detector and single-photon counter: from devices to systems.
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Treuttel, J., Thomas, B., Maestrini, A., Wang, H., Alderman, B., Siles, J. V., et al. (2009). A 380 GHz sub-harmonic mixer using MMIC foundry based Schottky diodes transferred onto quartz substrate. In Proc. 20th Int. Symp. Space Terahertz Technol.. Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
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