Ambient humidity monitoring using a 1D photonic crystal sensor fabricated with glancing angle deposition

Matthew M. Hawkeye; Kathleen M. Krause; Michael J. Brett

doi:10.1117/12.820731

18 May 2009 Ambient humidity monitoring using a 1D photonic crystal sensor fabricated with glancing angle deposition

Matthew M. Hawkeye, Kathleen M. Krause, Michael J. Brett

Proceedings Volume 7356, Optical Sensors 2009; 73560G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820731
Event: SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, 2009, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

We present the design, fabrication, and characterization of a GLAD-fabricated photonic crystal sensor with a bandgap located in the visible optical spectrum. The photonic crystal is fabricated from TiO₂ using electron-beam evaporation in a GLAD capable vacuum deposition system. Changes in humidity over a wide range (from 3% to 90% relative humidity) are detected by a colour change in the film due to movement of the photonic bandgap. The colour changes are quantified by measuring the transmittance of white light. Coupling the sensitivity of the film with a simple visual feedback system eliminates the need for complicated measurement techniques. This is desirable to minimize the cost and power consumption of the sensor device, making it amenable to large-scale production and deployment.

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Matthew M. Hawkeye, Kathleen M. Krause, and Michael J. Brett "Ambient humidity monitoring using a 1D photonic crystal sensor fabricated with glancing angle deposition", Proc. SPIE 7356, Optical Sensors 2009, 73560G (18 May 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820731

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