APL Photonics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(11)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Ultrabroadband
electro-optic
sampling
using
few-optical-cycle
probing
pulses
is
a
sensitive
technique
to
detect
electric
field
amplitudes
with
high
dynamic
range
and
up
near-infrared
optical
frequencies.
By
combining
this
method
dual-frequency-comb
spectroscopy
new
class
of
ultrafast
lasers,
we
perform
high-resolution,
80
MHz/0.0027
cm−1
(10
MHz/0.0003
spectral
interleaving),
spectroscopic
measurements
in
the
frequency
1.5–45
THz
(6.6–200
µm),
excluding
strongly
absorbing
Reststrahlen
band
lattice
resonances
at
4.5–9
THz,
an
instantaneous
coverage
exceeding
octave
(e.g.,
9–22
μm).
As
driving
source,
use
pair
mutually
coherent
combs
from
Kerr-lens
mode-locked
solid-state
Cr:ZnS
(2.35
μm)
lasers.
One
downconverted
via
intrapulse
difference
generation
produce
longwave
“sensing”
comb,
while
second
comb
doubled
near-IR
“probe”
for
(EOS).
The
low
intensity
phase
noise
our
dual-comb
system
allow
capturing
large
amount
information
(200
000
comb-mode-resolved
lines
spaced
by
MHz)
mid-IR
portion
spectrum
video
rate
69
Hz,
signal-to-noise
ratio
limited
shot
EOS
balanced
detection
system.
Our
low-pressure
gaseous
ethanol,
isoprene,
dimethyl
sulfide
reveal
Doppler-limited
signatures
that
have
never
been
explored
before.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 711 - 724
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
As
miniaturized
solutions,
mid-infrared
(MIR)
waveguide
sensors
are
promising
for
label-free
compositional
detection
of
mixtures
leveraging
plentiful
absorption
fingerprints.
However,
the
quantitative
analysis
liquid
is
still
challenging
using
MIR
sensors,
as
spectrum
overlaps
multiple
organic
components
accompanied
by
strong
water
background.
Here,
we
present
an
artificial-intelligence-enhanced
metamaterial
sensing
platform
(AIMWSP)
aqueous
mixture
in
MIR.
With
sensitivity-improved
and
assistance
machine
learning,
spectra
a
ternary
can
be
successfully
distinguished
decomposed
to
single-component
predicting
concentration.
A
classification
accuracy
98.88%
64
mixing
ratios
92.86%
four
concentrations
below
limit
(972
ppm,
based
on
3σ)
with
steps
300
ppm
realized.
Besides,
concentration
prediction
root-mean-squared
error
varying
from
0.107
vol
%
1.436
also
achieved.
Our
work
indicates
potential
further
extending
this
spectrometer-on-chip
aiming
data
analytics
environments.
Applied Optics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(6), P. A46 - A46
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
We
present
chemical
kinetics
and
environmental
monitoring
applications
in
the
long-wavelength
mid-infrared
(LW-MIR)
region
using
a
new
diagnostic
that
exploits
widely
tunable
light
source
emitting
LW-MIR.
The
custom-designed
laser
is
based
on
difference-frequency
generation
(DFG)
process
nonlinear
orientation-patterned
GaAs
crystal.
pump
laser,
an
external-cavity
quantum
cascade
tuned
continuous-wave
(cw)
mode,
while
signal
CO2
gas
operated
pulsed
mode
with
kilohertz
repetition
rate.
idler
wavelength
can
be
between
11.58
(863.56cm-1)
15.00
µm
(666.67cm-1)
quasi-cw
manner.
discuss
unique
prospective
offered
by
probing
LW-MIR
for
environment-monitoring
applications.
showcase
potential
of
DFG
some
representative
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(15)
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Flexible
imagers
are
currently
under
intensive
development
as
versatile
optical
sensor
arrays,
designed
to
capture
images
of
surfaces
and
internals,
irrespective
their
shape.
A
significant
challenge
in
developing
flexible
is
extending
detection
capabilities
encompass
a
broad
spectrum
infrared
light,
particularly
terahertz
(THz)
light
at
room
temperature.
This
advancement
crucial
for
thermal
biochemical
applications.
In
this
study,
imager
using
uncooled
carbon
nanotube
(CNT)
sensors
organic
circuits.
The
CNT
sensors,
fabricated
on
ultrathin
2.4
µm
substrates,
demonstrate
enhanced
sensitivity
across
wide
range,
spanning
from
near-infrared
THz
wavelengths.
Moreover,
they
retain
characteristics
bending
crumpling.
design
incorporates
light-shielded
transistors
circuits,
functioning
reliably
irradiation,
amplifies
signals
by
factor
10.
integration
both
shielded
into
an
8
×
active-sensor
matrix
within
the
enables
sequential
imaging
nondestructive
assessment
heat
sources
in-liquid
chemicals
through
wireless
communication
systems.
proposed
imager,
offering
unique
functionality,
shows
promise
applications
analysis
soft
robotics.
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Human
biofluids
serve
as
indicators
of
various
physiological
states,
and
recent
advances
in
molecular
profiling
technologies
hold
great
potential
for
enhancing
clinical
diagnostics.
Leveraging
developments
laser-based
electric-field
fingerprinting,
we
assess
its
vitro
In
a
proof-of-concept
study
involving
2533
participants,
conducted
randomized
measurement
campaigns
to
spectroscopically
profile
bulk
venous
blood
plasma
across
lung,
prostate,
breast,
bladder
cancer.
Employing
machine
learning,
detected
infrared
signatures
specific
therapy-naïve
cancer
distinguishing
them
from
matched
control
individuals
with
cross-validation
ROC
AUC
0.88
lung
values
ranging
0.68
0.69
the
other
three
entities.
an
independent
held-out
test
data
set,
designed
reflect
different
experimental
conditions
those
used
during
model
training,
achieved
detection
0.81.
Our
demonstrates
that
fingerprinting
is
robust
technological
framework
broadly
applicable
disease
phenotyping
under
real-world
conditions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 21, 2019
Abstract
Dual-comb
spectroscopy
can
provide
broad
spectral
bandwidth
and
high
resolution
in
a
short
acquisition
time,
enabling
time-resolved
measurements.
Specifically,
the
mid-infrared
wavelength
range
is
of
particular
interest,
since
most
molecules
have
their
strongest
rotational-vibrational
transitions
this
“fingerprint”
region.
Here
we
report
dual-comb
spectroscopy,
covering
~300
nm
around
3.3
μm
with
6
GHz
20
μs
temporal
resolution.
As
demonstration,
study
CH
4
/He
gas
mixture
an
electric
discharge,
while
discharge
modulated
between
dark
glow
regimes.
We
simultaneously
monitor
production
C
2
H
vibrational
excitation
molecules,
observing
dynamics
both
processes.
This
approach
to
broadband,
high-resolution,
provides
new
tool
for
monitoring
kinetics
fast
chemical
reactions,
potential
applications
various
fields
such
as
physical
chemistry
plasma/combustion
analysis.
Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 4426 - 4426
Published: Jan. 23, 2020
Nonlinear
interferometers
allow
spectroscopy
in
the
mid-infrared
range
by
detecting
correlated
visible
light,
for
which
non-cooled
detectors
with
higher
specific
detectivity
and
lower
dark
count
rates
are
available.
We
present
a
new
approach
registration
of
spectral
information,
combines
nonlinear
interferometer
using
non-degenerate
spontaneous
parametric
down-conversion
(SPDC)
Fourier-transform
concept.
In
order
to
increase
coverage,
we
use
broadband
non-collinear
SPDC
periodically
poled
LiNbO3.
Without
need
spectrally
selective
detection,
continuous
spectra
bandwidth
more
than
100
cm-1
achieved.
demonstrate
transmission
polypropylene
sample
measured
6
resolution
between
3.2
µm
3.9
µm.
Physical Review Letters,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
124(13)
Published: April 1, 2020
Mid-infrared
laser
frequency
combs
are
compelling
sources
for
precise
and
sensitive
metrology
with
applications
in
molecular
spectroscopy
spectro-imaging.
The
infrared
atmospheric
window
between
3-5.5
$\mu$m
particular
provides
vital
information
regarding
composition.
Using
a
robust,
fiber-optic
source
of
few-cycle
pulses
the
near-infrared,
we
experimentally
demonstrate
ultra-broad
bandwidth
nonlinear
phenomena
including
harmonic
difference
generation
single
pass
through
periodically
poled
lithium
niobate
(PPLN).
These
$\chi^{(2)}$
optical
processes
result
across
mid-infrared
which
employ
dual-comb
acetone
carbonyl
sulfide
resolution
as
high
0.003
cm$^{-1}$.
Moreover,
cascaded
nonlinearities
same
PPLN
directly
provide
carrier-envelope
offset
near-infrared
driving
pulse
train
compact
geometry.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Aug. 20, 2020
Abstract
Photo-acoustic
spectroscopy
(PAS)
is
one
of
the
most
sensitive
non-destructive
analysis
techniques
for
gases,
fluids
and
solids.
It
can
operate
background-free
at
any
wavelength
applicable
to
microscopic
even
non-transparent
samples.
Extension
PAS
broadband
coverage
a
powerful
tool,
though
challenging
implement
without
sacrifice
resolution
acquisition
speed.
Here
we
show
that
dual-frequency
comb
(DCS)
its
potential
unmatched
precision,
speed
be
combined
with
advantages
photo-acoustic
detection.
Acoustic
wave
interferograms
are
generated
in
sample
by
dual-comb
absorption
detected
microphone.
As
an
example,
weak
gas
features
precisely
rapidly
sampled;
long-term
coherent
averaging
further
increases
sensitivity.
This
novel
approach
(DCPAS)
generates
unprecedented
opportunities
rapid
multi-species
molecular
across
all
wavelengths
light.
Abstract
Open‐path
dual‐comb
spectroscopy
provides
multispecies
atmospheric
gas
concentration
measurements
with
high
precision.
Here,
open‐path
is
extended
to
the
mid‐infrared
5
µm
window,
enabling
retrievals
of
primary
greenhouse
gases,
N
2
O,
CO
,
and
H
as
well
criteria
air
pollutants
O
3
across
600
m
km
round‐trip
paths.
Measurements
are
demonstrated
over
a
five‐day
period
at
min
temporal
resolution
80%
uptime.
The
achieved
precision
sufficient
resolve
variations
multiple
species;
retrieved
dry
mixing
ratios
in
good
agreement
colocated
point
sensor.
In
addition,
ratio
excess
versus
agrees
similar
urban
studies
but
disagrees
US
National
Emission
Inventory
by
factor
3.
exhibits
plume‐dependent
value,
indicating
variability
sources
O.