Photonic nanostructure arrays

Description
These photonic nano-structures have tremendous potential as sensitive fluorescence transducers for highy-parallel DNA microarray technology. We currently have multiple patent applications pending or in process and have received state Centers of Excellence funding to begin commercialization of the technology and the potential founding of a local start-up.


Implications
We are studying photonic nanostructure arrays for a variety of physical phenomena such as enhanced molecular fluorescence and nonlinear optical effects. Nanoscale optical “antenna” which concentrates light to a scale much smaller than the wavelength. By placing molecular species at the focal point of these antennae, we can achieve strong interaction with the electromagnetic field and molecules of interest.

Research Group Contacts
Prof. Steve Blair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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