V. Tasco, A. Passaseo, A. Cretí, G. Montagna, M. Lomascolo, I. Tarantini, A. Salhi, A. Al-Muhanna
{"title":"InAs/GaAs and InAlGaAs/AlGaAs quantum dot based solar cells for intermediate band operation","authors":"V. Tasco, A. Passaseo, A. Cretí, G. Montagna, M. Lomascolo, I. Tarantini, A. Salhi, A. Al-Muhanna","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843942","url":null,"abstract":"In this work two quantum dot (QD) solar cell structures have been proposed and compared as potential solutions for the realization of the Intermediate Band Solar Cell concept: the well known dot/barrier material system InAs / GaAs and an engineered InAlGaAs/AlGaAs combination. The Al-based structures have been obtained by a suitably developed growth procedure with the aim of increasing island density and engineering the absorption spectrum and the energy band profile in the near infrared region. Along with tunability of the confined electron energy levels, the proposed Al-based structures exhibit transport features, such as reduced edge recombination losses and lower reverse saturation current density with respect to the InAs/GaAs QD system, which can be useful for enhancing device performances.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116196275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Software defined networking experimental approach for energy saving in GbE networks","authors":"E. Tego, F. Matera, D. del Buono","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843822","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843822","url":null,"abstract":"This work experimentally demonstrates how to save energy in GbE router network architectures by switching off idle optical Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interfaces during low traffic periods. Two energy saving approaches, called Fixed Upper Fixed Lower (FUFL) and Dynamic Upper Fixed Lower (DUFL), have been adopted.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128120177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reem M. I. Alzubaidi, Anwaar A. Al-Dergazly, A. Candiani, A. Cucinotta, E. Di Fina, S. Selleri
{"title":"Biosensor based on microstructured optical fiber Bragg grating for DNA detection","authors":"Reem M. I. Alzubaidi, Anwaar A. Al-Dergazly, A. Candiani, A. Cucinotta, E. Di Fina, S. Selleri","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843963","url":null,"abstract":"The numerical analysis and the experimental characterization of a novel bio-sensing approach based on a functionalized Penta microstructured optical fiber with a Bragg grating (Penta BG-MOF) for specific DNA target sequences detection have been demonstrated. The inner surface of the fiber has been functionalized using PNA probes, OligoNucleotides mimic that are well suited for specific DNA target sequences detection. The measurements of fluorescence have proved the successful hybridization. After the hybridization has occurred, oligonucleotide functionalized TiO2 Nano Particles (TiO2NPs) were infiltrated and used to form a sandwich-like system to achieve signal amplification. The numerical analysis is essential to evaluate physical parameters of the functionalized fiber: the refractive index and the thickness of the layer. The calculated shift of the reflected high order mode Bragg grating has a good agreement with the experimental result.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"74 7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130824593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Colombelli, M. G. Manera, R. Rella, A. Convertino
{"title":"Light trapping systems for biosensor application Forest of silica nanowires decorated with plasmonic nanoparticles","authors":"A. Colombelli, M. G. Manera, R. Rella, A. Convertino","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843973","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843973","url":null,"abstract":"In this work we present a theoretical and experimental analysis of a new and cheaper plasmonic material, very attractive for its potential biosensing applications. We investigate the optical properties and the sensing capabilities of a highly disordered system of silica nanowires decorated with spherical gold nanoparticles. These systems present unique light trapping properties due to the combination of the highly diffusivity of transparent silica nanowires, with the selective absorption resonances given by Au nanoparticles deposited along the wires. The enhanced absorption at the LSPR resonances makes our materials excellent candidates to build plasmonic biosensors. The optical properties of these systems have been theoretically investigated by developing appropriate 2D finite element simulations. As proof of concept we have successfully tested the ability of the NP/NW forests to act as refractive index sensors and to detect biomolecular binding of the Protein BSA - AntiBSA bonding.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132900190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modal analysis of an aluminum rectangular plate by use of the balanced-detection DPP-BOTDA method","authors":"A. Minardo, A. Coscetta, L. Zeni, R. Bernini","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843913","url":null,"abstract":"In this work we report an experimental modal analysis of an aluminum rectangular plate, carried out by use of the balanced-detection DPP-BOTDA method based on double-pulse pump waveform, combined with the Slope-Assisted BOTDA technique. Compared to standard DPP-BOTDA, the balanced-detection DPP-BOTDA method allows to retrieve the differential Brillouin gain in real time, i.e. without the need of post-processing differentiation, therefore allowing its combination with the Slope-Assisted BOTDA technique. The experimental mode shape of the first resonance of the aluminum plate is compared to numerical results based on a finite-element analysis (FEA), demonstrating that the proposed technique is well suited to perform the modal analysis of a vibrating structure.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128849003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Quarto, A. Pifferi, A. Torricelli, R. Cubeddu, P. Taroni, L. Spinelli, F. Abbate, Nicola Balestreri, S. Menna, E. Cassano
{"title":"Optical mammography: Characterization of malignant and benign breast lesions by a perturbative model","authors":"G. Quarto, A. Pifferi, A. Torricelli, R. Cubeddu, P. Taroni, L. Spinelli, F. Abbate, Nicola Balestreri, S. Menna, E. Cassano","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843932","url":null,"abstract":"Benign and malignant breast lesions were characterized in terms of both absorption properties and constituent concentration by the use of a perturbative model. Differences between lesions and healthy tissue were observed.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131417639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental validation of per-span power setting in digital coherent transmission","authors":"G. Bruno, A. Soso, M. Rivarolo, J. Nijhof","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843827","url":null,"abstract":"We experimentally demonstrate the performance improvement that can be obtained by setting different powers per span in a link with significantly unbalanced span losses.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124140107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Marini, G. B. Montanari, F. Mancarella, M. Ferri, R. Balboni, G. Bolognini
{"title":"Lattice deformations in strained-silicon rib structures for photonic devices","authors":"D. Marini, G. B. Montanari, F. Mancarella, M. Ferri, R. Balboni, G. Bolognini","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843878","url":null,"abstract":"This work reports a theoretical and experimental study on lattice deformation in silicon-rib structure induced by deposition of a stoichiometric silicon-nitride (Si3N4) layer. Simulations of stress and strain distributions in silicon rib were performed along with estimation of optical properties for structures on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform; moreover, locally-accurate strain measurements were performed on the microfabricated rib structures in proximity of the nitride-to-silicon interface employing the Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction (CBED) technique. Experimental results, as well as comparison with simulations, pointed out significant induced stress values permitting to achieve electro-optical devices such as modulators and switches.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124215553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"IR sensor for gas turbine inlet temperature (TIT) measurements: Preliminary results on a test rig","authors":"E. Golinelli, S. Musazzi, U. Perini, F. Barberis","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843903","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes a non-intrusive pyrometric technique for the measurement of the gas turbine inlet temperature (TIT). The proposed technique relies on the detection of the radiation emitted in a narrow wavelength band by the CO2 molecules present in the combustion gas. Preliminary results relevant to tests carried out on a test rig will be presented.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124256929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. di Donato, D. Mencarelli, M. Farina, T. Pietrangelo
{"title":"Fiber-optic scanning microscopy for imaging in liquid environment: A novel technique for biological applications","authors":"A. di Donato, D. Mencarelli, M. Farina, T. Pietrangelo","doi":"10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FOTONICA.2014.6843846","url":null,"abstract":"Scanning optical micro-cavity microscopy is exploited to achieve infrared imaging in liquid environment. The main characteristics and behavior of the system are summarized. This approach allows to conjugate non-invasivity and sub-diffraction imaging, making it suitable for biological applications.","PeriodicalId":125701,"journal":{"name":"2014 Fotonica AEIT Italian Conference on Photonics Technologies","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116286455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}