Sensors: Narrow Band, Broad Band and Low Pass Metal Mesh Filters for sensors in the IR to THz region and instant multiple wavelength detection of chemical agents [NJIT_FY05_015]

本研究项目将开发基于集成电路微结构技术的传感器红外滤光片生产新概念。这些组件将用于红外到毫米波应用，用于天体物理学、行星和空间科学的遥感仪器。红外滤波器在每一个红外传感器、地面或便携式、机载和/或太空任务中发挥着不可或缺的作用，但目前是美国红外技术基础设施的薄弱环节。该集团使用最先进的建模和制造来进行开发。该计划是开发和测试适用于从可见光到太赫兹区域范围广泛的监测和探测系统的所有类型光谱传感器的滤波器。这个跨学科的提案结合了波传播的基本原理和3-D周期性混合结构的应用，产生了一种强大的技术，可以满足广泛的传感器需求。这项研究将使新的三维设计成为可能，包括光谱滤波器、分配器、合成器和新型成像设备。此外，该项目将通过两个新的模块纳入NJIT光学科学与工程（OPSE）的跨学科计划。该项目面向大四学生和校园内的一年级毕业生，结合了设计和实验室工作。

AbstractNSF-0514361Grebel, HaimThis research program will develop new concepts for producing infrared filters for sensors based on integrated circuit microstructure technology. These components will be used in infrared through millimeter wave applications for remote sensing instruments in astrophysics, planetary, and space science. Infrared filters play an integral role on every infrared sensor, ground-based or portable, airborne and/or space mission, yet are currently a weak link in the US infrared technology infrastructure. The group uses state-of-the-art modeling and fabrication to undertake the development. The plan is to develop and test filters for operation of all types of spectral sensors applied to a broad range of monitoring and detection systems from the visible to the THz region.This interdisciplinary proposal is combines fundamentals of wave propagation with applications to 3-D periodic hybrid structures to produce a robust technology that serves a wide rating of sensor needs. The study will enable novel three-dimensional design of spectral filters, splitters and combiners and novel imaging devices. In addition this project will be incorporated into the interdisciplinary program of Optical Science and Engineering (OPSE) at NJIT through two new modules. The program is geared to seniors and first year graduates across the campus and combines design and laboratory work.