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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP140104651
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Beyond the diffraction limit: sub-diffraction T-ray biochip sensing using planar metamaterials. T-rays are able to detect small changes in molecular structure and different isomeric and intermolecular configurations. With a comparatively long wavelength (0.3 mm at 1 THz), diffraction limits its use for imaging small biosamples. A method for achieving sub-diffraction sensing, required for biochips, is to adopt near-field techniques. However, due to the small biosample masses, there is a critical need to enhance the response. This project will investigate a planar metamaterial thin-film T-ray sensor, for a new leap in non-invasive biochip sensing. This outcome will build downstream IP for rapid screening of DNA and proteins for healthcare. The project will also elucidate the science of T-ray interaction with biomaterials at small scales.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2014
End Date: 12-2018
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $405,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Photonics and Electro-Optical Engineering (excl. Communications) | Interdisciplinary Engineering | Biomedical Instrumentation | Interdisciplinary Engineering not elsewhere classified
