Title :
Temperature response of photonic bandgap fibers based on high-index inclusions
Author :
de Oliveira, R.E.P. ; de Matos, C.J.S. ; Knight, J.C. ; Taru, T. ; Cerqueira, A.S.
Author_Institution :
Grupo de Fotonica & Mackpesquisa, Univ. Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract :
We observed spectral shifts for short heated lengths of photonic bandgap fibers based on high-index rods. Shifts are observed in even shorter lengths if the fiber is bent. Application as alternative distributed sensors is envisaged.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; holey fibres; photonic band gap; temperature sensors; distributed sensor; fibre optic sensor; high-index rod; photonic bandgap fiber temperature response; spectral shift; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fiber testing; Optical filters; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Photonic band gap; Photonic bandgap fibers; Temperature sensors; (060.2370) Fiber optics sensors; (060.4005) Microstructured fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
