Developing the next generation of microsensors: Microscale optical accelerometer created
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 13:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Setting the stage for a new class of motional sensors, researchers have developed a new ultrasensitive, microchip-scale accelerometer that uses laser light to measure displacement. Beyond consumer electronics, such sensors could help with oil and gas exploration deep within Earth, could improve the stabilization systems of fighter jets, and could even be used in some biomedical applications where more traditional sensors cannot operate.