Cryogenic Temperature Monitoring via Optical PDMS Sensors Available to Purchase

PDMS micro-sensors coated onto an electrical wire are used to measure dynamic temperature variation at cryogenic range based on optical whispering-gallery mode (WGM) frequency shift principle. We designed a lab cryogenic cell via filling liquid nitrogen to create a stable low temperature down to 95K. The electrical wire is current carrying to simulate a working electrical/electronic component/device. The temperature variation due to Joule heating is monitored. The sensors are tested for their real time temperature monitoring capabilities and accuracy in the cryogenic temperature regime of 95–140K.