Optofluidics integrates the fields of optics and microfluidics, providing novel functionalities with optical and fluidic property manipulations on the micro/nano meter scale. This book introduces the fundamentals and state-of-art for optofluidic technology and optofluidic devices, as well as its applications in biophysical analysis and detection. It covers the basic design principle and fabrication of optofluidic devices such as lens, grating and prism. It does not only demonstrate the optical property control with fluid manipulation, but also the optically driven fluids, such as laser induced jets, bubbles and nanodroplets in an optofluidic chip. The applications of optofluidic technology are highlighted in biophysical detection and analysis such as cell refractometer and bacteriophage detection. The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in optofluidic technology, researchers investigating photonics and microsystems, and engineers working on lab on a chip or other microfluidic applications.

Provides comprehensive guidance for optofluidic system design and fabrication, addressing key challenges in the field Explores the principles and implementations of innovative optofluidic components tailored for lab-on-a-chip applications Introduces cutting-edge technology for biophysical detection and cell analysis in optofluidic systems

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Dr. Sha Xiong received her PhD degree from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2014. She was a Research Fellow in Nanyang Technological University from 2014 to 2018. Currectly, she is an Associate Professor in School of Automation, Central South University, Changsha, China. Dr. Xiong's main research interests are optofluidics, lab-on-a-chip, biochemical sensor using microfluidic methods, and microbial detection in drinking water. Dr. Ai-Qun Liu received Ph.D. degree from National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1994. Currently, he is Chair Professor of Quantum Engineering and Science, Director of Research Institute for Quantum Technology, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong, China. Dr. Liu is interested in the research fields of photonics, optofluidics, quantum photonic device, and system. He serves as an editor and editorial board member of several journals. He is the author of over 200 publications including peer-reviewed journal papers and two books. Also, he is an OSA fellow, RCS fellow, and SPIE fellow, fellow of Singapore Academy Engineering.

Inhalt

Fundamenals of Optofluidics.- Optofluidic Microlens.- Optofluidic Prism.- Optofluidic Hyperbolic Secant Lens.- Optofluidic Droplet Grating.- Optofluidic Nano-bubble and Nano-droplet.- Optofluidic Droplet Fusion.-Optofluidic Measurement.- Optofluidic Devices.