研究目的
Investigating the effect of titanium oxide (TiO2) integrated on the optical fiber silver (Ag) surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors for alcohol sensing applications.
研究成果
The research demonstrates that the combination of a 30 nm thickness of Ag layer with a dielectric TiO2 improves sensor performance, achieving a sensitivity of 268 nm/RIU. The TiO2 over-layer is effective in tuning the resonance wavelength of the SPR sensors, offering a broad range of tunable sensor applications due to its non-toxic, low-cost, and chemically stable properties.
研究不足
The study focuses on the optimization of Ag layer thickness and the integration of TiO2 for SPR-based optical fiber RI sensors. Potential areas for optimization include further enhancing the sensitivity and stability of the sensor under varying environmental conditions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involves both experimental and numerical investigations using the finite element method (FEM) to analyze the SPR phenomena for refractive index sensing using side-polished optical fiber.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Side-polished optical fiber (SPF) is fabricated using a wheel polishing method, coated with silver thicknesses of 20, 30, and 40 nm, and a thin layer of TiO
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
SMF-28 fiber, abrasive paper, electron beam evaporation machine (EB43-T), broadband light source, spectrometer, OSA (Yokogawa, AQ6370B).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The SPF is fabricated, coated with Ag and TiO2, and characterized for sensor application using isopropanol solutions at different concentrations.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The sensitivity and detection accuracy of the sensor are calculated based on the shift in resonance wavelength.
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