Patent ID: 6776962
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: B82Y,C03C,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
An integrated optical waveguide sensor system, comprising:an optical waveguide having a monolithic and roughened metallic layer on which a self-assembled monolayer is formed, wherein said optical waveguide comprises: a first optical element having a first index of refraction n1; a second optical element affixed to said first optical element and having a second index of refraction n2, where n2>n1; an optical coupling grating affixed between said first and second optical elements; and a third optical element affixed to said second optical element and having a third index of refraction n3, where n2>n3, and wherein said third optical element has a roughened surface and includes an adhesion layer formed on said roughened surface; an optical energy source for generating an optical excitation signal; and a spectrometer for detecting spectra of optical energy emitted from said optical waveguide.