Abstract
We report the fabrication of in-line photonic microcells (PMCs) by encapsulating tapered highly birefringent microfibers (Hi-Bi MFs) inside glass tubes. The encapsulation isolates Hi-Bi MFs from external environment and makes them more suitable for real-world applications. Gas sensing is realized by fabricating micro-channel on the PMC for ingress/egress. A fiber Sagnac loop interferometer (SLI) incorporating a Hi-Bi microfiber PMC demonstrated a gas pressure sensitivity of 599 pm/bar, and RI sensitivity of 2024 nm per refractive index unit (nm/RIU) in gaseous environment.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICOCN 2016 - 2016 15th International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks |
Publisher | IEEE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509034918 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Mar 2017 |
Event | 15th International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks, ICOCN 2016 - Hangzhou, China Duration: 24 Sept 2016 → 27 Sept 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 15th International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks, ICOCN 2016 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Hangzhou |
Period | 24/09/16 → 27/09/16 |
Keywords
- Gas sensor
- highly birefringent microfibers
- photonic microcell
- pressure
- refractive index
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics