SURFACE-PLASMON RESONANCE ON GRATINGS AS A NOVEL MEANS FOR GAS SENSING

被引:60
作者
VUKUSIC, PS
BRYANBROWN, GP
SAMBLES, JR
机构
[1] Thin Film and Interface Group, Department of Physics, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QL, Stocker Road
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10.1016/0925-4005(92)80173-U
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O65 [分析化学];
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070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A novel technique for sensing small changes in dielectric constant using the phenomenon of surface plasmon resonance has been developed. The principle of this technique is based on the measurement of a resonance maximum on a background of weak signal, giving improved signal-to-noise ratios over previously reported surface plasmon techniques. The sensing of the condensation of several organic vapours onto a silver surface is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technique. Its potential as a hand-held in-field gas sensor is discussed.
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