A review: Development of novel fiber-optic platforms for bulk and surface refractive index sensing applications
The expanding role of refractive index measurement in many fields including chemistry, biology and medicine, food industry, process control, and environmental monitoring, has led to a growth of research and development efforts in this field. Optical fibers represents a very promising platform for re...
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doaj-66fc0cc9ebc44d43bcbe31a950d2f5842021-05-01T04:36:14ZengElsevierSensors and Actuators Reports2666-05392020-11-0121100018A review: Development of novel fiber-optic platforms for bulk and surface refractive index sensing applicationsJingwen Li0Department of Optoelectronics Engineering, School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Department of Genie Physique, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Montreal, QC 2500, Canada; Corresponding author at: Department of Optoelectronics Engineering, School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.The expanding role of refractive index measurement in many fields including chemistry, biology and medicine, food industry, process control, and environmental monitoring, has led to a growth of research and development efforts in this field. Optical fibers represents a very promising platform for refractive index sensing due to appealing features such as high sensitivity, small fingerprint, high degrees of integration, compatiblity in harsh environments, and potential to provide real time and remote analysis. Up to date, a wide range of fiber-optic refractive index sensors based on different configurations and mechanisms have been proposed and developed. In this paper, we aim to review the most commonly-used fiber-based refractive index sensors operating in visible and infrared regions, and briefly summarize their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, since THz waves have prominent advantages such as extended probing length, no damage to biological samples, unique fingerprint of biological samples, and non-ionizing feature, we then proceed to review the recent development of several categories of THz waveguide platforms for refractive index sensing applications. Finally, we summarize the review work and present the future perspectives of this field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666053920300151Fiber-opticsTHz waveguidesRefractive indexPhotonic crystal fibers, micro-structured fibers |
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A review: Development of novel fiber-optic platforms for bulk and surface refractive index sensing applications |
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The expanding role of refractive index measurement in many fields including chemistry, biology and medicine, food industry, process control, and environmental monitoring, has led to a growth of research and development efforts in this field. Optical fibers represents a very promising platform for refractive index sensing due to appealing features such as high sensitivity, small fingerprint, high degrees of integration, compatiblity in harsh environments, and potential to provide real time and remote analysis. Up to date, a wide range of fiber-optic refractive index sensors based on different configurations and mechanisms have been proposed and developed. In this paper, we aim to review the most commonly-used fiber-based refractive index sensors operating in visible and infrared regions, and briefly summarize their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, since THz waves have prominent advantages such as extended probing length, no damage to biological samples, unique fingerprint of biological samples, and non-ionizing feature, we then proceed to review the recent development of several categories of THz waveguide platforms for refractive index sensing applications. Finally, we summarize the review work and present the future perspectives of this field. |
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Fiber-optics THz waveguides Refractive index Photonic crystal fibers, micro-structured fibers |
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