M3NIR

M3NIR develops very innovative (currently at TRL2) mid-IR sensing approaches to significantly boost the technology in terms of performance (low limit of detection, multiple-species detection), footprint (co-integrating of lasers and components), reduction of energy consumption and cost. For the latest two, M3NIR implements detector-free sensing by means of the self-mixing detection scheme. Moreover, combining mid-IR and near-IR components in photothermal sensing is yet another approach for implementing a miniaturized, energy-efficient, and low-cost advanced sensory system. To accomplish its goals, M3NIR co-integrates advanced electronics and data processing units in the systems. M3NIR demonstrates its novel approaches at TRL5 for monitoring GHG and ships emission (a drone-mounted sensor to be demonstrated), detecting phosphates and nitrates in the water, and breath analysis for health and well-being-related applications.