Over the past decade, ultraviolet (UV) detection has been a subject of major interest for both research scientists and engineers because of its important applications in both the civil and military fields. The rapid development of interdisciplinary research has enabled the realization of UV detectors based on a variety of principles. Among these devices, UV detectors based on surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology offer unique advantages of remote wireless operation capability and zero power consumption. This article provides a comprehensive review of the working principles, important parameters, and the acoustic wave and materials types used in SAW-based UV detectors. The research and development status of these detectors are discussed and the most commonly used methods to optimize device performance are also summarized. Novel types of acoustic UV detectors based on thin film bulk acoustic resonators (FBARs) and Lamb wave resonators (LMRs) are briefly introduced. Finally, future development challenges are proposed and suggestions for future directions are provided to aid the development of this important research field.

在过去十年中，紫外线 (UV) 检测因其在民用和军事领域的重要应用而成为研究科学家和工程师的主要兴趣所在。跨学科研究的快速发展使得基于多种原理的紫外检测器得以实现。在这些设备中，基于表面声波（SAW）技术的紫外检测器具有远程无线操作能力和零功耗的独特优势。本文全面回顾了基于 SAW 的紫外检测器中使用的工作原理、重要参数以及声波和材料类型。讨论了这些检测器的研究和发展状况，并总结了优化设备性能的最常用方法。简要介绍了基于薄膜体声波谐振器（FBAR）和兰姆波谐振器（LMR）的新型声学紫外探测器。最后，提出了未来发展的挑战，并提出了未来方向的建议，以帮助这一重要研究领域的发展。