Title :
Multiple-pass tapered fiber-optic sensor with logarithmic detection
Author :
Salik, Ertan ; Andaya, Gabriel
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., California State Polytech. Univ., Pomona, CA, USA
Abstract :
We report doubling of sensitivity for tapered fiber-optic sensors with logarithmic detection when light passes through the tapered region twice. Further sensitivity enhancement is possible with multiple passes through the taper.
Keywords :
biosensors; fibre optic sensors; biosensors; logarithmic detection; sensitivity enhancement; tapered fiber-optic sensor; Biomedical optical imaging; Biosensors; Fresnel reflection; Optical coupling; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber sensors; Optical interferometry; Optical reflection; Optical sensors; (060.2370) Fiber optics sensors; (280.1415) Biological sensing and sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
