Abstract
We describe a highly sensitive refractive index sensor based on a twin-core coupler in an all-solid photonic bandgap guiding optical fiber. A single hole acts as a microfluidic channel for the analyte, which modifies the coupling between the cores, and avoids the need for selective filling. By operating in the bandgap guiding regime the proposed sensor is capable of measuring refractive indices around that of water, and because the analyte varies the coupling coefficient (i.e., instead of phase matching condition) the device is capable of both high sensitivity and a relatively large dynamic range.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 5466487 |
Pages (from-to) | 1192-1199 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | IEEE Sensors Journal |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Directional coupler
- Fiber sensor
- Photonic bandgap fiber
- Refractive index sensor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Instrumentation
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering