Abstract
A simultaneous measurement of external refractive-index (RI) and temperature is presented by using a sandwiched structure of long-period gratings (LPGs). An LPG pair with codirectional coupling between the guided mode and a low-order cladding mode acts as a temperature sensor with low RI sensitivity, whereas another in-between LPG which couples the guided mode with a higher order cladding mode performs as an RI sensing element. The experimental results show such an all-LPG structure is not only suitable for use as a compact temperature-compensated RI sensor, but also convenient for fabrication.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2397-2399 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Long-period fiber gratings
- Optical fiber sensor
- Refractive-index (RI) measurement
- Temperature sensor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering