Title :
A pressure sensor based on the loss birefringence of a microstructured optical fiber containing metal coated elliptical inclusions
Author :
Pone, E. ; Hassani, A. ; Lacroix, S. ; Skorobogatiy, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Genie Phys., Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Montreal, QC
Abstract :
By measuring splitting in the wavelengths of maximum propagation losses of the two originally degenerate plasmonic/fiber core modes, one can detect 8.10-4 ellipticity of the silver coated air inclusions. Application in pressure sensing is suggested.
Keywords :
birefringence; fibre optic sensors; inclusions; optical fibres; plasmonics; pressure sensors; silver; Ag; degenerate plasmonic mode; fiber core mode; loss birefringence; metal coated elliptical inclusions; microstructured optical fiber; pressure sensor; propagation losses; silver coated air inclusions; Birefringence; Loss measurement; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Plasmons; Propagation losses; Silver; Wavelength measurement; (060.4005) Microstructured fibers; (240.6680) Surface plasmons;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
