SWIFTS: a groundbreaking integrated principle for
high-performance spectroscopy and optical sensors
June 6, 2014 11:00am-12:00pm
CREOL ROOM 102
Christophe BONNEVILLE, PhD
Abstract
SWIFTS, or Stationary-Wave Integrated Fourier Transform
Spectrometer, is a new, highly integrated high-resolution spectroscopy
technology that represents a major advance in the field. It is based on a new
way of probing an optical standing wave formed by the light to be analyzed
without scanning or moving parts. SWIFTS combines groundbreaking nanotechnology
research, integrated optics, microelectronics and embedded software, resulting
in high-resolution spectrometer technology bundled into a single robust device
measuring a few mm². The story of the commercialization of this technology will
be part of the presentation. The technology has been implemented into first
products providing a high-resolution high-rate solution for the
characterization of lasers. It allows for the first time a dynamic view of
their behavior. SWIFTS is also the starting point for breakthrough solutions to
address Bragg sensing, high-depth Optical Coherent Tomography and Raman
Spectroscopy.
Some references
[1] Le Coarer,
E., et al. “Wavelength-scale stationary-wave integrated
Fourier-transform Spectrometry”, Nature Photonics, 1, 8, 473 – 478 (2007).
[2] Bonneville, C., et al., "SWIFTS: a groundbreaking
integrated technology for high-performance spectroscopy and optical
sensors", Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 8616, 86160M (2013) (invited speaker).
Biography
Christophe Bonneville is a graduate physicist and a Doctor
of Instrumental Optics. Subsequently, he ploughed his experience into fostering
R&D activities in the area of instrument development for space, scientific
and military applications. In 2006, he joins e2V, one of the global leaders in
the field of image sensors. There he focused his energies on pushing the
development of new manufacturing processes dedicated to Earth observation and
on promoting e2v’s contribution to the development of SWIFTS technology. Then,
he joined forces to put together a far-reaching business initiative to present
demanding markets with a revolutionary offer based on SWIFTS. Christophe is the
co-founder, Executive President and CTO of RESOLUTION Spectra Systems.
For additional information:
Dr. Axel Schülzgen
407-823-1746
