Enhancing Sensitivity of a Miniature Spectrometer Using a Real-Time Image Processing Algorithm.
A real-time image processing algorithm is developed to enhance the sensitivity of a planar single-mode waveguide miniature spectrometer with integrated waveguide gratings. A novel approach of averaging along the arcs in a curved coordinate system is introduced which allows for collecting more light, thereby enhancing the sensitivity. The algorithm is tested using CdSeS/ZnS quantum dots drop casted on the surface of a single-mode waveguide. Measurements indicate that a monolayer of quantum dots is expected to produce guided mode attenuation approximately 11 times above the noise level.
['Chandramohan|Sabarish|S|', 'Avrutsky|Ivan|I|']
miniature spectrometers Image processing data processing algorithm diffraction gratings