The infrastructure aims to develop research internationally competitive in the design, fabrication and characterization of optical sensors and devices combining a variety of materials in different key areas (e.g., optics and photonics, optoelectronics, molecules, clean energy, lighting, aerospace, military, biomedicine, and environmental monitoring). It also provides the climatic characterization of several sensors and devices, optical characterization and detection of different physical and biochemical elements as well as sensors, devices and materials testing from drone integration. The infrastructure, in line with UN sustainable development goals 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 14 and with the 2030 Agenda, is dedicated to providing specific services to the UA and external scientific community, technological entities and companies, promoting the dissemination and transfer of knowledge.
About Optical Sensing and Devices
Refractive index measurements of a variety of materials
Instrument used for measuring the water content of liquids. It measures the refractive index of the liquid, which changes according to the moisture content. Measurement range nD: 1.30 - 1.72 and accuracy nD (±): 0.0001.
Optical interrogations of sensors and devices.
Broadband spectrometer-based read-out device for optical fiber devices for visible and NIR spectral region.
Climatic measurements – temperature and humidity
Dynamic climate chamber for rapid temperature changes with humidity control. A BINDER MKF56 series environmental simulation chamber is ideally suited for any cold and heat testing based on current temperature and climate testing methods according to DIN and IEC standards. The comprehensive standard equipment for this environmental simulation chamber ensures ease of operation with temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C and humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH (volume of 60 L)
Optical biosensing
Optical biosensing platforms to test different antibodies and/or respective analytes for marine life, food quality (fish production) and health.
Drone
Drone to integrate and test optical sensors and devices as well as to measure environment parameters. It includes aerial photography, videography and inspection services (up to 7x optical zoom and payload of 900 g).
Optical sensors and devices fabrication.
Fabrication of optical sensors and devices for physical performance analysis of different structures (small and large structures based on 3D printer materials, composites, metal and other materials). Optical technology for analysis of leakages in hydrogen vessels.
UV curing resins
UV curing resins by 365 nm UV light for sealing, bonding, and coating of optical sensors.
Services (internal and external) are provided for all the above services depending on previous authorization by the equipment responsible, with mandatory booking.
Routine tasks using easy operational techniques (e.g. climatic chamber, refractometer) can be implemented either with technical support or after advanced training (internal only).
Scientific responsible provides advisement and clarify issues for all techniques, which might be particularly helpful for services required from the exterior on a cost-payment basis.
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Carlos Marques
Scientific Coordinator
Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. Current research includes innovative photonic devices and structures for sensing, integrated optics, smart materials, low-cost optical systems, eHealth, aviation, UAV, aerospace, data acquisition, predictive analytics and optical transmission data.
Instruments
Halogen source I
HL-2000-HP-FHSA
Light source with characteristics like wavelength Range: 360nm - 2.4μm; Source: High-powered Tungsten Halogen; Nominal Bulb Power: 20 W (tungsten halogen); Typical Output Power: 8.4 mW, SMA905 connection.
Halogen source II
HLS-W7
Light source Tungsten 7W with wavelength Range: 380 - 3000 nm. SMA905 connection.
HR2 high resolution Spectrometer
HR2 Ocean Insight
Spectrometer for measurements of absorbance, reflectance and transmittance. Wavelength Range: 400 - 850 nm; Spectral resolution (nm): 0.575; Integration time: 1 μs - 2s.
B-Sens interrogator
BSI-108
Portable optical interrogator with following characteristics: wavelength range (nm): 1510-1590; Resolution (pm): 1; Number of channels: 8; Measurement frequency: 1 channel: 3kHz; 8 channels: 0.5Hz; Interface BSOFT: Stand-alone executable.
Controlled temperature and humidity chamber
BINDER MKF56
IMPORTANT FEATURES
Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
Volume: 60 L
Interior dimensions: 40 cm x 42 cm x 35 cm
4 zero-voltage relay contacts that can be activated via MCS controller
APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
Programmable condensation protection for test material
Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting
Humidity regulation with capacitative humidity sensor and vapor humidification
BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ Basic Edition
Troubleshooting system with visual and audible alarms
Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
Unit self-test for comprehensive status analysis
Access port with silicone plug: 50 mm, left 4 castors, two with brakes
Computer interface: Ethernet Adjustable ramp function
Integrated chart recorder
Real-time clock Door heating
1 stainless steel rack
Complete safety connection kit for water supply and drainage, up to 1 m height
BINDER test confirmation
Inner chamber made of stainless steel
Pt 100 temperature sensor
Thermal insulation using PUR foam
CFC-free refrigerant R-452A
Cooling with compressor cooling unit
Easy R40 Mettler Toledo
The Easy R40 offers fast measurements, a wide temperature control range from 10 to 65°C, and pre-programmed concentration tables and functions. A compact and robust design makes this instrument suitable for the lab or near the production area. Specifications of refractometer Easy R40:
Measurement range nD: 1.30 - 1.72
Accuracy nD (±): 0.0001
Repeatability nD (±): 5e-005
Measurement range Brix: 0 - 100 % w/w
Accuracy Brix: 0.05 % w/w
Temperature control range: 10 °C – 65 °C
Minimum sample volume: 0.20 mL (0.2 mL)
Max. number of methods: 6
DJI Mavic 2 pro
DJI Mavic 2 Pro, 31 Minutes Flight Time 8000 Meters Range, 72 kph Top Speed, Vision Positioning System, APAS, All-Round 3D Sensing System, GPS/GLONASS, Battery Capacity: 3850 mAh Intelligent Flight Battery 3-Axis Mechanical Gimbal, Camera: Hasselblad L1D-20c Camera, 20 MP 1: Sensor, Adjustable Aperture, f/2.8 - f/11, 10-bit Dlog-M Colour Profile, 10-Bit HDR Video, Storage: 8 GB Internal, Micro SD card Slot, Features: Hasselblad Camera, 1" CMOS Sensor, Adjustable Aperture, 10-bit Dlog-M, 10-bit HDR Video, Hyperlapse.
Access to DJI Mavic 3 pro
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera, 24mm equivalent with an aperture range of f/2.8-f/11 that shoots 20MP aerial images. The second camera features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS Hasselblad sensor and has a 70mm equivalent focal length lens. This camera provides a 3x optical zoom with an aperture of f/2.8 and shoots 48MP aerial photos. The third camera has a 1/2-inch CMOS Hasselblad Camera with a 166mm equivalent lens that offers a 7x optical zoom and a 28x Hybrid zoom at a fixed aperture of f/3.4 and can shoot still photos of 12MP.
Optoelectronic platforms
Portable platforms to test and measure different types of bioreceptors using different optical configurations in several types of applications. It can also be used to test antibodies binding.
Such platform can be used together with a compact MINIPULS® 3 Gilson high-performance, low-pulse, peristaltic pump with interchangeable pump heads for delivering a diverse variety of liquids—from biological to chemical—without altering the critical components within the liquid. Six different channel and flow rate configurations are available.