Abstract
This thesis investigates the application of integrated ring resonators to different sensing applications. The sensors proposed here rely on the principle of optical whispering gallery mode (WGM) resonance shifts of the resonators. Three distinct sensing applications are investigated to demonstrate the concept: a photonic seismometer, an evanescent field sensor, and a zero-drift Doppler velocimeter. These concepts can be helpful in developing lightweight, compact, and highly sensitive sensors. Successful implementation of these sensors could potentially address sensing requirements for both space and Earth-bound applications. The feasibility of this class of sensors is assessed for seismic, proximity, and vibrational measurements.
Degree Date
Spring 5-13-2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor
Volkan Otugen
Second Advisor
Edmond Richer
Third Advisor
Yildirim Hurmuzlu
Fourth Advisor
Duncan MacFarlane
Fifth Advisor
Dominique Fourguette
Sixth Advisor
Bruce Gnade
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering, Physics
Number of Pages
85
Format
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Recommended Citation
Da Silva, Jaime, "Photonic Sensors Based on Integrated Ring Resonators" (2023). Mechanical Engineering Research Theses and Dissertations. 52.
https://scholar.smu.edu/engineering_mechanical_etds/52
