Title :
Evanescent field sensing in novel flat fiber
Author :
Holmes, C. ; Adikan, F. R Mahamd ; Webb, A.S. ; Gates, J.C. ; Gawith, C.B.E. ; Sahu, J.K. ; Smith, P.G.R. ; Payne, D.N.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Southampton Univ., Southampton
Abstract :
Recently developed novel psilaflat fiberpsila substrate promises flexible, long-haul integrated optical devices. Here, we present the first demonstration of one such device; an evanescent field sensor, based upon direct UV written Bragg gratings.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; fibre optic sensors; integrated optics; Bragg gratings; direct ultraviolet; evanescent field sensor; flat fiber substrate; integrated optical devices; Bragg gratings; Glass; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber sensors; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; Writing; (060.2370) Fiber optics sensors; (130.2755) Glass waveguides; (130.6010) Sensors;
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
