Butt Muhammad A, Juchniewicz Marcin, Słowikowski Mateusz, Kozłowski Łukasz, Piramidowicz Ryszard
Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, Koszykowa 75, 00-662 Warsaw, Poland.
Warsaw University of Technology, The Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Poleczki 19, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland.
Sensors (Basel). 2025 Feb 12;25(4):1102. doi: 10.3390/s25041102.
Mid-infrared (MIR) photonic sensors are revolutionizing optical sensing by enabling precise chemical and biological detection through the interrogation of molecules' unique vibrational modes. This review explores the core principles of MIR photonics, emphasizing the light-matter interactions within the 2-20 µm wavelength range. Additionally, it examines innovative sensor architectures, such as integrated photonic platforms and optical fibers, that enhance sensitivity, specificity, and device miniaturization. The discussion extends to groundbreaking applications in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, industrial processes, and security, highlighting the transformative impact of these technologies. This comprehensive overview aims to illuminate the current state-of-the-art while inspiring future developments in MIR photonic sensing.
中红外(MIR)光子传感器正在彻底改变光学传感技术,通过探测分子独特的振动模式实现精确的化学和生物检测。本综述探讨了MIR光子学的核心原理,重点关注2-20微米波长范围内的光与物质相互作用。此外,还研究了创新的传感器架构,如集成光子平台和光纤,这些架构提高了灵敏度、特异性和设备小型化。讨论延伸到环境监测、医学诊断、工业过程和安全等开创性应用,突出了这些技术的变革性影响。这一全面概述旨在阐明当前的技术现状,同时激发MIR光子传感领域的未来发展。