Summaries by Inventor Mao, Wenbo

Novel Sensing Platform that Improves the Sensitivity of Optical Sensors
Mao, Wenbo ; Yang, Lan
T-020957

— Published date: 2/13/2026 Value Proposition: A new plug-in sensing platform system that uses exceptional points (EPs) to enhance the sensitivity of optical sensors, without requiring redesign or costly hardware modification. Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Lou…

Ultra-sensitive Gas Sensor and System for Improving Gas Limit Detection
Li, Fu ; Li, Yihang ; Liao, Jie ; Mao, Wenbo ; Yang, Lan ; Zhang, Qian ; Zhao, Guangming
T-020963

— Published date: 2/13/2026 Value Proposition: A compact microresonator sensor that can enhance light-matter interaction to enable highly sensitive detection of trace amounts of gas for safety, environmental, and diagnostic applications. Technology Description Researchers at Washington Universi…