Title :
High sensitivity refractometric sensor based on embedded optical microfiber loop resonator
Author :
Xu, Fei ; Pruneri, Valerio ; Finazzi, Vittoria ; Brambilla, Gilberto
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton
Abstract :
A novel refractometric sensor based on an embedded optical microfiber loop resonator is presented. The device sensitivity has been studied in two typical configurations and its dependence on the nanowire diameter and coating thickness determined.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; micromechanical resonators; microsensors; nanowires; optical resonators; refractive index measurement; coating thickness; device sensitivity; embedded optical microfiber loop resonator; nanowire diameter; refractometric sensor; Coatings; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical polymers; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optoelectronic and photonic sensors; Polymer films; (060.2370) Fiber optics sensors; (230.5750) Resonators;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
