We are excited to share our participation in SPIE Photonics West with a paper presentation entitled “Development of 3D-printed micro-lenses at the edge of waveguides of flow cytometry and optical coherence tomography photonic integrated circuits” by Adamantia Maria Grammatikaki.
Flow Cytometry (FCM) plays a crucial role in healthcare by enabling precise analysis of cell populations, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like cancer and stroke. A cutting-edge biophotonic platform has been developed, integrating FCM and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to detect Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) as small as 140 nm. The OCT module validates FCM measurements, while innovative micro-optic elements ensure seamless interaction between photonic and fluidic components. With focusing lenses designed for efficient light manipulation across multiple wavelengths, the platform achieves optical losses as low as 0.3 dB, reflecting a remarkable coupling efficiency of 93%. This breakthrough underscores the potential of photonic technologies in advancing healthcare diagnostics.
Presentation Details:
📝 Title: Development of 3D-printed micro-lenses at the edge of waveguides of flow cytometry and optical coherence tomography photonic integrated circuits
📄 Paper No.: 13369-79
📅 Presentation Date: 29 January 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
The paper is co-authored by Adamantia Maria Grammatikaki, Lefteris Gounaridis, Dimitris Gounaridis, Karol Obara, Arnoud Everhardt, Adam Raptakis, Ton van Leeuwen, Edwin van der Pol, Hercules Avramopoulos and Christos Kouloumentas.
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