An integrated optical waveguide is described that can measure surface concentrations of ions while immersed in an ionic solution, especially the commercially interesting case of ionic copper. Several such sensors were manufactured and tested. The theory behind this measurement technology is described. Techniques for the manufacture and experimental measurement are described. The devices made were able to measure surface concentrations on the order of 10 12 atoms per square centimeter. Several potential methods for improving the performance are given.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/278740 |
| Date | January 2000 |
| Creators | Frayer, Daniel Keith |
| Contributors | Peyghambarian, Nasser N. |
| Publisher | The University of Arizona. |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Thesis-Reproduction (electronic) |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. |
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