Publications & Whitepapers

Research

BROADSONIC technology is built on a foundation of peer-reviewed research. Explore our publications spanning acoustics, photonics, and applied sensing.

Peer-Reviewed

Publications

Leak Detection Sensor Fundamentals Acoustics / NDE Microfluidics

Non-Contact Characterization of Plates Using a Turbulent Air-Jet Source and an Ultrasound Microphone

MDPI NDT · Featured Article · 2026

Demonstrates non-contact plate characterization using a turbulent air-jet excitation source paired with an optical ultrasound microphone, relevant to non-destructive testing applications.

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Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy Detection Using a Non-Contact Ultrasound Microphone

MDPI Sensors · 2025

Applies resonant ultrasound spectroscopy using a non-contact optical microphone, enabling material characterization without physical coupling to the test sample.

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Characterization of Micro-Scale Gas Leaks Using an Optomechanical Ultrasound Sensor

Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA) · 2025

Demonstrates detection and spatial localization of micro-scale gas leaks using the BROADSONIC optical ultrasonic sensor. Validates ultrasonic leak detection methodology for industrial deployment.

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Coupling the Thermal Acoustic Modes of a Bubble to an Optomechanical Sensor

Nature Microsystems & Nanoengineering · 2024

Demonstrates optical detection of individual bubble acoustic modes using Fabry-Perot interferometry. Directly relevant to cavitation monitoring in ultrasonic cleaning applications.

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Air-Coupled Ultrasound Using Broadband Shock Waves from Piezoelectric Spark Igniters

Applied Physics Letters · 2024

Characterizes broadband shock wave generation from piezoelectric spark igniters and their detection using optical ultrasonic sensing. Forms the academic basis for the partial discharge detection demonstration.

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Spectroscopy of Substrate Thermal Vibrational Modes Using an Optomechanical Sensor

Optical Materials Express · 2024

Characterizes substrate thermal vibrational modes using optomechanical sensing, providing insight into the fundamental mechanical properties measurable with the sensor platform.

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Ultrasonic Spectroscopy of Sessile Droplets Coupled to Optomechanical Sensors

RSC Lab on a Chip · 2023

Explores ultrasonic spectroscopy of sessile droplets using optomechanical sensor coupling, demonstrating the sensor's capability for precision fluid characterization.

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Observation of Thermal Acoustic Modes of a Droplet Coupled to an Optomechanical Sensor

Applied Physics Letters · Editor's Pick · 2023

Observes thermal acoustic modes of individual droplets coupled to an optomechanical sensor, demonstrating ultra-sensitive acoustic detection at microscale.

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All-Optical, Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Detection of Low-Pressure Gas Leaks and Observation of Jet Tones in the MHz Range

MDPI Sensors · 2023

First published demonstration of optical air-coupled ultrasonic gas leak detection. Establishes the fundamental sensing methodology used in BROADSONIC for leak detection applications.

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Ultrasound Sensing at Thermomechanical Limits with Optomechanical Buckled-Dome Microcavities

Optics Express · 2022

Describes the buckled-dome microcavity sensor architecture that enables BROADSONIC's 0–5 MHz bandwidth and ~100 µPa/√Hz sensitivity. Core technology paper underlying the sensor design.

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Application Notes

Whitepapers

Non-Contact Acoustic Characterization of Magnetic Components

Whitepaper · March 2026

Explores the use of BROADSONIC for non-contact acoustic characterization of magnetic components in electrical infrastructure. Demonstrates acoustic signature analysis for condition monitoring of transformers and inductors.

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Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detection Using BROADSONIC Optical Ultrasonic Sensing

Whitepaper · March 2026

Comprehensive overview of the BROADSONIC approach to ultrasonic gas leak detection. Covers detection methodology, field deployment considerations, and performance characterization in industrial environments.

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