Title :
Defect-core PCF with metal coated central air-hole for THz propagation
Author :
Kejalakshmy, N. ; Rahman, B. M Azizur ; Agrawal, A. ; Tanvir, H. ; Grattan, K.T.V.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Math. Sci., City Univ., London
Abstract :
A rigorous finite element analysis on a new Teflon PCF with metal coated central air-hole shows the formation a Surface Plasmon assisted fundamental mode with controllable modal properties for THz sensing application.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; finite element analysis; holey fibres; photonic crystals; surface plasmons; terahertz wave detectors; THz propagation; THz sensing application; Teflon PCF; defect-core PCF; finite element analysis; metal coated central air-hole; photonic crystal fiber; surface plasmon assisted fundamental mode; Centralized control; Chemical technology; Coatings; Finite element methods; Hollow waveguides; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystal fibers; Plasmons; (060.2310) Fiber optics; (240.6680) Surface Plasmon; (300.6495);
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
