Title :
Fiber evanescent field power maximization via refractive index design
Author :
Gibson, Brant C. ; Dower, Peter M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., Univ. of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Abstract :
This paper presents the results of two optimization-based design strategies for evanescent field power maximization, in which a piecewise constant refractive index profile is always generated. These results are validated using existing waveguide analysis techniques.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; optical design techniques; optical fibre theory; optimisation; piecewise constant techniques; refractive index; optical fiber evanescent field power maximization; optical fiber sensor design; optimization; piecewise constant profile; refractive index; waveguide analysis; Design engineering; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Physics; Power engineering and energy; Propagation constant; Refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fibre Technology/Australian Optical Society, 2006. ACOFT/AOS 2006. Australian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-1-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-1-9
DOI :
10.1109/ACOFT.2006.4519268
