Journal
SENSORS
Volume 22, Issue 11, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/s22114301
Keywords
backscattering interferometry; refractive index; semicircular channel; ray tracing; microfluidics
Funding
- EPSRC [EP/L016648/1]
- EPSRC/NPIF - Carbometrics [EP/R51245/X]
- Impact Acceleration Account - Bristol Nano Dynamics [EP/R511663/1]
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This study presents a ray tracing model for on-chip backscattering interferometry with a semicircular cross-section. Comparing with experimental data, it is found that the current semicircular geometry cannot explain the results, indicating the need for further clarification on the optical mechanisms behind different modalities of backscattering interferometry.
Recent backscattering interferometry studies utilise a single channel microfluidic system, typically approximately semicircular in cross-section. Here, we present a complete ray tracing model for on-chip backscattering interferometry with a semicircular cross-section, including the dependence upon polarisation and angle of incidence. The full model is validated and utilised to calculate the expected fringe patterns and sensitivities observed under both normal and oblique angles of incidence. Comparison with experimental data from approximately semicircular channels using the parameters stated shows that they cannot be explained using a semicircular geometry. The disagreement does not impact on the validity of the experimental data, but highlights that the optical mechanisms behind the various modalities of backscattering interferometry would benefit from clarification. From the analysis presented here, we conclude that for reasons of ease of analysis, data quality, and sensitivity for a given radius, capillary-based backscattering interferometry affords numerous benefits over on-chip backscattering interferometry.
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