Researchers at CU Boulder have developed highly efficient optical microresonators that could support a new generation of powerful sensor technologies.
A microresonator is a microscopic structure designed to confine light in a small space. As light circulates inside, its intensity increases. When that intensity reaches a sufficient level, scientists can carry out specialized optical processes that enable sensing and other advanced functions.
"Our work is about using less optical power with these resonators for future uses," said Bright Lu, a fourth year doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering and a lead author on the study. "One day these microresonators can be adapted for a wide range of sensors from navigation to identifying chemicals."
The research was published in Applied Physics Letters.
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