Title :
Detection of first order phase transitions using direct UV written integrated optical planar Bragg gratings intrinsically defined within a silica micro-cantilever
Author :
Holmes, C. ; Carpenter, L.G. ; Rogers, H.L. ; Gates, J.C. ; Smith, P.G.R.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
A phase transition sensor is demonstrated using direct UV written Bragg gratings intrinsically defined within a mechanically resonating silica micro-cantilever. Fabrication is uniquely achieved through a combination of micro-machining and direct UV writing.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; cantilevers; integrated optics; micro-optics; micromachining; microsensors; optical fabrication; optical sensors; phase transformations; direct UV written integrated optical planar bragg gratings; first order phase transitions; mechanically resonating silica microcantilever; micromachining; phase transition sensor; Biomedical optical imaging; Bragg gratings; Fiber gratings; Integrated optics; Monitoring; Optical sensors; Phase detection; Resonant frequency; Silicon compounds; Stress;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
