A novel integrated optical ultrasound sensor based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform is proposed, theoretically analyzed and experimentally demonstrated. By using a selectively etched SOI microring resonator in an add-drop structure, the technique provides a linear and distortion-free sensing response to the ultrasound signal as it prevents the coupling region deformation and removes variations from the power fluctuation of the optical source. The proof-of-concept experimental demonstration of the proposed sensor shows the detection of air-coupled ultrasound pressure at different frequencies and magnitudes, a frequency sensing resolution of 30 Hz and a wide acceptance angle around 75 degrees.
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