Description:Part of Springer’s Integrated Analytical Systems series, Advanced Photonic Structures for Biological and Chemical Detection covers the latest research and development of various novel photonic structures and their respective advantages in biological and chemical sensing. The subjects include:Optical ring resonatorsDistributed feedback resonatorsFiber gratingsFabry-Pérot interferometersMach-Zehnder interferometersMichelson interferometerYoung interferometersSpinning-disc interferometersPhotonic crystalsMicro/nanofibers and photonic wiresSlot waveguidesFolded waveguidesMetal clad waveguidesReverse symmetry waveguidesLiquid core antiresonant reflecting optical waveguidesThis book will interest researchers working in the area of bio-chemical detection and analysis. It will also serve as an excellent reference for graduate students to help acquaint them with new research in photonic bio-chemical sensors.