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High Sensitivity Polarimetric Optical Fiber Pressure Sensor Based on Tapered Polarization-Maintaining and Fiber Bragg Grating
摘要： In this paper, we propose a high sensitivity polarimetric optical fiber pressure sensor (OFPS) using a polarization-diversity loop composed of a polarization beam splitter, polarization controllers, and a sensor head. The sensor head consists of 8-cm-long tapered panda-type polarization-maintaining fiber (PMF) and a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) directly spliced with PMF, and the sensor head is located inside a pressure chamber. A pressure-induced birefringence change due to the photoelastic effect can be greatly enhanced at the tapered section of PMF, thereby increasing the pressure sensitivity of the sensor head. The tapered PMF was fabricated using a fusion splicer, and the tapered length and center waist diameter of the tapered PMF segment were ～350 and ～56.82 μm, respectively. At the polarization-diversity loop, PMF is used as a birefringent element to create an interference spectrum due to polarization interference. A pressure-induced birefringence change of PMF results in a wavelength shift of the interference spectrum. Because the PMF birefringence also has a cross sensitivity to temperature, the FBG is utilized for the compensation of the temperature effect on it. The resonance wavelength of the FBG is sensitive to ambient temperature changes but insensitive to changes in pressure. This spectral response of the FBG can be used to compensate additional ambient temperature changes occurred at the sensor head. The pressure sensitivity of our sensor was measured as approximately ?27.70 nm/MPa, and an adjusted R2 value representing the sensor linearity was measured as ～0.9903 in a measurement range of 0–0.5 MPa. Our fabricated sensor exhibits the highest pressure sensitivity among previously reported polarimetric OFPS.
关键词： Polarization-Maintain Fiber,Optical Fiber Sensor,Sagnac Interferometer,Pressure
更新于2025-11-28 14:24:03
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Ultrasensitive tantalum oxide nano-coated long-period gratings for detection of various biological targets
摘要： In this work we discussed a label-free biosensing application of long-period gratings (LPGs) optimized in refractive index (RI) sensitivity by deposition of thin tantalum oxide (TaOx) overlays. Comparing to other thin film and materials already applied for maximizing the RI sensitivity, TaOx offers good chemical and mechanical stability during its surface functionalization and other biosensing experiments. It was shown theoretically and experimentally that when RI of the overlay is as high as 2 in IR spectral range, for obtaining LPGs ultrasensitive to RI, the overlay’s thickness must be determined with subnanometer precision. In this experiment the TaOx overlays were deposited using Atomic Layer Deposition method that allowed for achieving overlays with exceptionally well-defined thickness and optical properties. The TaOx nano-coated LPGs show RI sensitivity determined for a single resonance exceeding 11,500 nm/RIU in RI range nD=1.335-1.345 RIU, as expected for label-free biosensing applications. Capability for detection of various in size biological targets, i.e., proteins (avidin) and bacteria (Escherichia coli), with TaOx-coated LPGs was verified using biotin and bacteriophage adhesin as recognition elements, respectively. It has been shown that functionalization process, as well as type of recognition elements and target analyte must be taken into consideration when the LPG sensitivity is optimized. In this work optimized approach made possible detection of small in size biological targets such as proteins with sensitivity reaching 10.21 nm/log(ng/ml).
关键词： protein detection,label-free biosensing,optical fiber sensor,tantalum oxide,bacteria detection,long-period grating,atomic layer deposition
更新于2025-11-28 14:23:57
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Simultaneous Measurement of Refractive Index and Temperature Based on a Peanut-Shape Structure In-Line Fiber Mach–Zehnder Interferometer
摘要： We proposed a peanut-shape structure in-line fiber Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI) for simultaneous measurement of refractive index (RI) and temperature. Two kinds of demodulation methods were investigated and compared. The wavelength-related and phase-related character matrices of the in-line fiber MZI were determined for simultaneous measurement of RI and temperature, respectively. For the wavelength-related measurement, the highest temperature and RI sensitivities were 0.0709 nm/°C and ?47.3620 nm/RIU, respectively. The phase-related measurement was with a lower measuring errors compared to the wavelength-related measurement, and the highest temperature and RI sensitivities were ?0.0632rad/°C (0.0764 nm/°C) and 77.0995rad/RIU (?93.2429 nm/RIU), respectively. The minimum measuring errors of temperature and RI were 0.3800 °C and 0.0004 RIU, respectively.
关键词： Mach–Zehnder interferometer,simultaneous measurement of refractive index and temperature,Optical fiber sensor,peanut-shape structure
更新于2025-11-28 14:23:57
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Lossy Mode Resonance Generation by Graphene Oxide Coatings onto Cladding-Removed Multimode Optical Fiber
摘要： In this work, we have studied the suitability of graphene oxide-based thin films to be not only excellent sensitive coatings but also lossy mode resonance (LMR)-generating materials. Thin films of graphene oxide (GO) and polyethylenimine (PEI) fabricated by means of layer-by-layer assembly were selected in this study. Two optical fiber devices with 8 and 20 bilayers of the LMR-generating coating were fabricated and characterized as refractometers. Both devices show no hysteresis and high sensitivity, improving previously reported values. This research opens very promising and exciting possibilities in the field of optical fiber sensors based on LMR, strategically including specific recognition groups to the device surface to exploit this high sensitivity for monitoring a range of target analytes. The carboxylate functional groups at the edges of the GO sheets should provide excellent attachment sites for the required coupling chemistry to realize such devices.
关键词： optical fiber sensor,thin films,Dip-assisted layer by layer,lossy mode resonance,refractometer,graphene oxide
更新于2025-11-14 15:19:41
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Investigation of an in-line fiber Mach–Zehnder interferometer based on peanut-shape structure for refractive index sensing
摘要： An in-line fiber Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI) for refractive index (RI) sensing was proposed, and the interferometer was fabricated by cascading two peanut-shape structures in the single mode fiber using the commercial fusion splicer. A model of the peanut-shape profile was used to calculate the power distribution of the modes in the device. The RI sensing performances of the peanut-shape structure in-line fiber MZIs with two different arm length (30 and 100 mm) were investigated. As the sensor with a short arm length of 30 mm, the RI sensitivity of ?67.355 nm/RIU was achieved for the RI range of 1.33–1.37. As the sensor with a long arm length of 100 mm, the simultaneous RI and temperature measurement was realized to eliminate the temperature and RI cross sensitivity, and the highest RI and temperature sensitivities of ?67.953 nm/RIU and 0.073 nm/?C were obtained, respectively.
关键词： Simultaneous refractive index and temperature measurement,Optical fiber sensor,Refractive index measurement,Mach–Zehnder interferometer,Peanut-shape structure
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Surface Plasmon Resonance Based Highly Selective Fiber Optic Dopamine Sensor Fabricated Using Molecular Imprinted GNP/SnO <sub/>2</sub> Nanocomposite
摘要： Fabrication and characterization of a highly selective fiber optic surface plasmon resonance-based dopamine sensor using molecular imprinted graphene nanoplatelets/tin oxide (SnO2) nanocomposite have been reported. The synthesis of sensing layer has been carried out using a series of optimizations and morphological studies. The effectiveness of the sensing layer over other possible probe designs has been proved by performing control experiments for a dopamine concentration range covering the suggested level of dopamine for human being. The limit of detection (LOD) of the sensor evaluated is 0.031 μM, which is lower than the LOD values of various dopamine sensors fabricated using different methods. The specificity of the sensor for dopamine has been confirmed by performing experiments using various interferands while the stability and reusability of the sensor probe have been checked by performing experiments repeatedly for a long period of time. Apart from high sensitivity, low LOD, and fast response, the sensor can be used for remote sensing and online monitoring of dopamine.
关键词： surface plasmon resonance,SnO2 nanoparticles,optical fiber sensor,GNP/SnO2 nanocomposite,graphene,Dopamine,molecular imprinting
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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[IEEE 2018 IEEE 13th Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (NEMS) - Singapore, Singapore (2018.4.22-2018.4.26)] 2018 IEEE 13th Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (NEMS) - Temperature Sensor Based on Multimode Fiber Bragg Grating
摘要： A multi-layer film fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is used for high temperature measurement. In order to realize the temperature measurement in a wide dynamic range, a multi-layer film fiber Bragg grating (MFBG) is fabricated. Due to its multi-layer structure, the MFBG has been widely studied extensively for temperature measurement. Most of its operation principle is based on the variation analysis of the spectrum caused by temperature change. For measuring temperature, fiber Bragg grating (FBG) temperature sensor has been widely used due to its advantages of good insulation, light weight, low cost, compact structure, chemical property and ability to sense in harsh environment. However, the FBG has been widely studied extensively for temperature measurement. Most of its operation principle is based on the variation analysis of the spectrum caused by temperature change. For measuring temperature, fiber Bragg grating (FBG) temperature sensor has been widely used due to its advantages of good insulation, light weight, low cost, compact structure, chemical property and ability to sense in harsh environment. However, the FBG is difficult to couple with other optical devices, the MFBG has been used to measure the ambient temperature. In order to realize the temperature measurement in a wide dynamic range, a multi-layer film fiber Bragg grating (MFBG) is fabricated. Due to its multi-layer structure, the MFBG has been widely studied extensively for temperature measurement. The working principle is discussed and different reflection peaks are separated from the transmission spectrum. The experimental results show that the temperature response at different peaks is similar, and the optical fiber sensor has a great potential for temperature measurement.
关键词： fiber Bragg grating,multi-layer film,optical fiber sensor,temperature sensor
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Study of a large lateral core-offset in-line fiber modal interferometer for refractive index sensing
摘要： A large lateral core-offset in-line fiber modal interferometer was proposed in order to avoid the relative direction of the two core-offset joints affecting the interference performance. The RI sensing performances of the interferometers with different arm lengths were evaluated and compared with the small core-offset ones. The simulation and experimental results showed that the power remaining in the core mode decreased from 25 to 0.002% after the input light passing through the first core-offset joint as the core-offset displacement increased from 6 to 40 μm. Thus, the interference between the core mode and cladding mode within the enlarged core-offset interferometer was suppressed, and meanwhile the interference within the cladding modes was dominated. As the core-offset displacement was simply enlarged from 6 to 40 μm, the RI sensitivity was greatly improved from 43.97 to 123.40 nm/RIU. The proposed sensor is a cost-effective solution for RI sensing purpose, and exhibits the advantages of high sensitivity, simple structure and easy fabrication with only a fusion splicer.
关键词： Fiber modal interferometer,Core-offset,Optical fiber sensor,Refractive index measurement
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Theoretical analysis of seawater depth and temperature measurement with C-type micro-structured fiber grating
摘要： A new C-type micro-structured grating structure was proposed for simultaneous measurement of depth and temperature in seawater. Because wedge-shaped defects got introduce, high birefringence was excited at fiber core of grating. Thermo sensitive materials filled in micro pores to improve the sensitivity of temperature. Then we established a mathematical model of birefringence effect in C-type structure. This work analyzed stress distribution in all directions under two disturbances. In pressure and temperature environment, reflection peaks in two-polarization states separated with a large offset. Two characteristic parameters:λB, y ? λB, x, λB, y + λB, x were proposed for corresponding measurement. Structural parameters got optimize for better performance. Calculated output signals had high sensitivity and linearity under pressure range of 0–10 MPa and temperature range of 0–40 °C. λB, y ? λB, x mainly responded to pressure, which got sensitivity ?1.709 nm/MPa. While temperature mainly influenced λB, y + λB, x and the obtained temperature sensitivity was 1.054 nm/°C. This structure would have a great potential application due to the mature demodulation technique of grating signal.
关键词： Seawater measurement,Depth measurement,Temperature sensor,C-type micro-structured grating,Optical fiber sensor
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Reflective SPR Sensor for Simultaneous Measurement of Nitrate Concentration and Temperature
摘要： In this paper, a reflective fiber optic sensor based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) was proposed to measure nitrate concentration and temperature simultaneously. The sensor adopted reflective structure, and used gold film as metal film for exciting SPR. Then, Cu-nanoparticles/carbon nanotubes composite film was used as sensitive material to measure nitrate concentration, and it was coated on the surface of the gold film by the dip coating method. Finally, polydimethylsiloxane was coated on part of the sensing probe to produce two independent resonance dips in the output spectrum. When the nitrate concentration and temperature changed, the two resonance dips would all move, but with different sensitivities. By monitoring the wavelength shifts of the two dips, the nitrate concentration and temperature could be measured simultaneously with using the dual-wavelength matrix method. Experimental results demonstrated that the measurement sensitivity of the nitrate concentration could reach 3.25 nm/lg[M], and the temperature measurement sensitivity was ?2.02 nm/°C. Moreover, the sensor had high-mechanical strength and was easy to package, which could be applied to remote measurement field.
关键词： reflective surface plasmon resonance (SPR),optical fiber sensor,Nitrate concentration,simultaneous measurement,temperature
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29