Title :
Photonic crystal fiber Bragg grating based sensors - opportunities for applications in healthcare
Author :
Berghmans, Francis ; Geernaert, Thomas ; Sulejmani, Sanne ; Thienpont, Hugo ; Van Steenberge, Geert ; Van Hoe, Bram ; Dubruel, Peter ; Urbanczyk, Waclaw ; Mergo, Pawel ; Webb, David J. ; Kalli, Kyriacos ; Van Roosbroeck, Jan ; Sugden, Kate
Author_Institution :
Vrije Univ. Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
Abstract :
We review the state-of-the-art in photonic crystal fiber (PCF) and microstructured polymer optical fiber (mPOF) based mechanical sensing. We first introduce how the unique properties of PCF can benefit Bragg grating based temperature insensitive pressure and transverse load sensing. Then we describe how the latest developments in mPOF Bragg grating technology can enhance optical fiber pressure sensing. Finally we explain how the integration of specialty fiber sensor technology with bio-compatible polymer based micro-technology provides great opportunities for fiber sensors in the field of healthcare.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; biosensors; fibre optic sensors; health care; optical polymers; photonic crystals; pressure sensors; bio-compatible polymer based microtechnology; healthcare; mPOF; mechanical sensing; microstructured polymer optical fiber; optical fiber pressure sensing; photonic crystal fiber Bragg grating based sensors; temperature insensitive pressure; transverse load sensing; Abstracts; Biomechanics; Biomedical optical imaging; Gratings; Integrated optics; Optical sensors; Photonics; Photonic crystal fiber; biocompatible; biomechanical; embedded; fiber Bragg grating; micro-technology; microstructured optical fiber; optical fiber sensor; polymer;
Conference_Titel :
Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition, 2011. ACP. Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-0-8194-8961-6
