A microring resonator sensor for sensitive detection of 1,3,5-trinitrotoluene (TNT)

Sensors (Basel). 2010;10(7):6788-95. doi: 10.3390/s100706788. Epub 2010 Jul 13.

Abstract

A microring resonator sensor device for sensitive detection of the explosive 1,3,5-trinitrotoluene (TNT) is presented. It is based on the combination of a silicon microring resonator and tailored receptor molecules.

Keywords: TNT; diode lasers; integrated optics; optical waveguides; ring resonator; sensors.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment and Supplies*
  • Limit of Detection
  • Trinitrotoluene / analysis*

Substances

  • Trinitrotoluene