Title :
Web-based refractive index sensing by using enhanced sensitivity range of LPG for biological solution
Author :
Katsuyama, Yutaka ; Kanamori, Tsubasa ; Kawanishi, Katsunori ; Koyama, Osanori
Author_Institution :
Grad. Sch. of Eng., Osaka Prefecture Univ., Sakai, Japan
Abstract :
A new approach to refractive index sensing for biological solutions has been investigated for a web-based sensing system. The system was implemented such that the refractive index was sensed by an LPG-FBG hybrid sensor. The point was how the enhanced sensitivity range of LPG could be used. For the purpose, equations were newly derived, based on a nonlinear relationship between values of the refractive index and the resonant wavelength. The values calculated by the equations were in good agreement with experimental values sensed by the system, enabling the system to use the enhanced sensitivity range.
Keywords :
computerised instrumentation; optical sensors; refractive index; LPG enhanced sensitivity range; LPG-FBG hybrid sensor; biological solution; long-period grating; nonlinear relationship; optical sensor; refractive index sensing; web-based refractive index; Equations; Mathematical model; Refractive index; Sensitivity; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors; LPG; networked sensor; optical sensor; refractive index; web-based sensing system;
Conference_Titel :
Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN), 2012 Fourth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Phuket
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1377-3
Electronic_ISBN :
2165-8528
DOI :
10.1109/ICUFN.2012.6261695
