Microstructured optical fiber refractive index sensor

Graham E. Town, Wu Yuan, Ravi McCosker, Ole Bang

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Abstract

We describe a dual-core microstructured optical fiber designed for refractive index sensing of fluids. We show that by using the exponential dependence of intercore coupling on analyte refractive index, both large range and high sensitivity can be achieved in the one device. We also show that selective filling of the microstructure with analyte can increase the device sensitivity by approximately 1 order of magnitude.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)856-858
Number of pages3
JournalOptics Letters
Volume35
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2010

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This paper was published in Optics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-35-6-856. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

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