Fiberless multicolor optoelectrodes using Injection Laser Diodes and Gradient-index lens coupled optical waveguides

K. Kampasi, J. Seymour, K. Na, K. D. Wise, E. Yoon

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Abstract

We present an integrated optoelectrode that can deliver multicolor light from a waveguide coupled to an optical mixer. Such a device can provide spatial precision and scalability needed to enable independent activation and silencing of local neural circuits, allowing study of brain activities such as memory consolidation networks in the hippocampus. We have demonstrated successful implementation of fiber-less optoelectrodes in a highly compact form by achieving efficient end-fire coupling between a side-emitting injection laser diode (ILD) and a dielectric channel waveguide via a Gradient-index (GRIN) lens. Total optical efficiency achieved for 405nm and 635nm wavelengths through an optical mixer was 12.2% and 5.4%, respectively. This approach also provides robust thermal packaging by efficiently managing thermal power loss of ILDs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages273-276
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479989553
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Aug 5
Event18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 - Anchorage, United States
Duration: 2015 Jun 212015 Jun 25

Publication series

Name2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015

Other

Other18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage
Period15/6/2115/6/25

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© 2015 IEEE.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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