Waveguide (IMAGE) Vienna University of Technology Caption The light is emitted by the laser (top), transported on the plasmonic waveguide (blue) and hits the detector (bottom right). How much of it is absorbed depends on the chemical composition of the liquid. Credit TU Vienna Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.