Polymer photonic crystal fibre for sensor applications

Abstract

Polymer photonic crystal fibres combine two relatively recent developments in fibre technology. On the one hand, polymer optical fibre has very different physical and chemical properties to silica. In particular, polymer fibre has a much smaller Young's modulus than silica, can survive higher strains, is amenable to organic chemical processing and, depending on the constituent polymer, may absorb water. All of these features can be utilised to extend the range of applications of optical fibre sensors. On the other hand, the photonic crystal - or microstructured - geometry also offers advantages: flexibility in the fibre design including control of the dispersion properties of core and cladding modes, the possibility of introducing minute quantities of analyte directly into the electric field of the guided light and enhanced pressure sensitivity. When brought together these two technologies provide interesting possibilities for fibre sensors, particularly when combined with fibre Bragg or long period gratings. This paper discusses the features of polymer photonic crystal fibre relevant to sensing and provides examples of the applications demonstrated to date.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859090
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
Additional Information: David J. Webb, "Polymer photonic crystal fibre for sensor applications", Proc. SPIE 7726, Optical Sensing and Detection, 77260Q (May 13, 2010). Copyright 2010. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.859090
Event Title: Optical sensing and detection
Event Type: Other
Event Dates: 2010-04-12 - 2010-04-15
Uncontrolled Keywords: mPOF,photonic crystal fibre,polymer fibre,sensor,Applied Mathematics,Computer Science Applications,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials,Condensed Matter Physics
ISBN: 978-0-8194-8199-3
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024 08:03
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2016 13:40
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PURE Output Type: Conference contribution
Published Date: 2010-05-13
Authors: Webb, David J. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-5495-1296)

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