Microfluidic Detector Illustrated Concept (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Barbara Caption This is an illustrated concept of the device's microscale free-surface microfluidic channel as it concentrates vapor molecules that bind to nanoparticles inside a chamber. Through surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, a laser beam detects the nanoparticles, which amplify a spectral signature of the detected molecules. Credit Peter Allen, UCSB 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.