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Research Lights Up Biochip Potential

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 22, 2006 -- New research from an optics expert is shining light on some of the challenges facing lab-on-a-chip technology. University of Alberta electrical engineering professor Jim McMullin has developed a new type of biochip which may eliminate the need for bulky technology to analyze the results of tests happening within the device's tiny channels.University of Alberta electrical engineering professor Jim McMullin works in the lab. He has developed a new hybrid, multilayer silicon/glass biochip which contains an integrated optics system. The biochip could lead to more efficient...Read full article

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    Published: August 2006
    Glossary
    chip
    1. A localized fracture at the end of a cleaved optical fiber or on a glass surface. 2. An integrated circuit.
    lab-on-a-chip
    A lab-on-a-chip (LOC) is a miniaturized device that integrates various laboratory functions and capabilities onto a single, compact chip. Also known as microfluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip systems are designed to perform a variety of tasks traditionally carried out in conventional laboratories, but on a much smaller scale. These devices use microfabrication techniques to create channels, chambers, and other structures that facilitate the manipulation of fluids, samples, and reactions at the...
    micro-optics
    Micro-optics refers to the design, fabrication, and application of optical components and systems at a microscale level. These components are miniaturized optical elements that manipulate light at a microscopic level, providing functionalities such as focusing, collimating, splitting, and shaping light beams. Micro-optics play a crucial role in various fields, including telecommunications, imaging systems, medical devices, sensors, and consumer electronics. Key points about micro-optics: ...
    waveguide
    A waveguide is a physical structure or device that is designed to confine and guide electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves, microwaves, or light waves. It is commonly used in communication systems, radar systems, and other applications where the controlled transmission of electromagnetic waves is crucial. The basic function of a waveguide is to provide a path for the propagation of electromagnetic waves while minimizing the loss of energy. Waveguides come in various shapes and sizes, and...
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