We measured Raman spectra of extracted human teeth using an integrated arrayed-waveguide-grating spectrometer fabricated in silicon-oxynitride technology. The results represent a step towards the realization of compact, hand-held, integrated spectrometers for the detection of early dental caries.

doi.org/10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6193666, hdl.handle.net/1765/85552
2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference, IQEC 2011 and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011
Department of Dermatology

Ismail, N., Wörhoff, K., Choo-Smith, L. P., Baclig, A., Caspers, P., Puppels, G., … Pollnau, M. (2011). On-chip Raman spectrometer for the detection of early dental caries. Presented at the 2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference, IQEC 2011 and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011. doi:10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6193666