Sun Jialve, Chen Tinglan, HuangFu Shengnan, Wang Zelong, Kuang Liaosha, Cai Zijing, Bai Yanjie, Ruan Bowen, Zhang Fangxing
Author Affiliations
Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of OptoelectronicsPeking University School of PhysicsNantong Universityshow less
Abstract
Accurate liquid concentration detection is vital for medical, industrial, and environmental applications, yet conventional methods still face limitations. We propose an ultrasound probe with a self-assembled polymer whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) microcavity, leveraging the photoacoustic effect and a DFB laser tuning system for ultrasensitive quantification. The probe achieves 13.5 Pa sensitivity and 42 MHz bandwidth (-6 dB), ensuring broad applicability in diverse liquids. Overcoming traditional WGM sensor instability, our integrated platform demonstrates a record-low detection limit of 10⁻⁷ g/mL for crystal violet among substrate-free, real-time methods. Unifying microcavity, laser, and electronics into a portable architecture, this system enables high-fidelity, nondestructive liquid analysis with strong anti-interference and endoscopic-deployable sensing in complex environments.