Title :
High-resolution refractive index sensing using solid-core photonic crystal fibers with high index infiltrations
Author :
Yu, X. ; Shum, P. ; Ren, G.B. ; Zhang, Y.F.
Author_Institution :
Network Technol. Res. Centre, Nanyang Technol. Univ., Singapore
Abstract :
We report the experimental demonstration of a refractive index sensor using scalable bandgap shift in two different structures of solid-core photonic crystal fibers. Resolution ~10-7 refractive index unit was achieved.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; photonic band gap; photonic crystals; refractive index measurement; high-resolution refractive index sensing; index infiltrations; photonic crystal structures; scalable bandgap shift; solid-core photonic crystal fibers; Crystalline materials; Optical fiber communication; Optical materials; Optical network units; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Photonic band gap; Photonic crystal fibers; Refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729423
