Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing

Graham C.B. Lee; Chengbo Mou; Kaiming Zhou; Kate Sugden

doi:10.1117/12.2058315

Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing

Graham C.B. Lee
, Chengbo Mou
, Kaiming Zhou
, Kate Sugden

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Abstract

In-fiber microchannels were fabricated directly in standard single mode fiber using the femtosecond laser inscribe and etch technique. This method of creating in-fiber microchannels offers great versatility since it allows complex three dimensional structures to be inscribed and then etched with hydrofluoric acid. Four in-fiber microchannel designs were experimentally investigated using this technique. Device characteristics were evaluated through monitoring the spectral change while inserting index matching oils into each microchannel - a R.I. sensitivity up to 1.55 dB/RIU was achieved. Furthermore, a simple Fabry-Pérot based refractometer with a R.I. sensitivity of 2.75 nm/RIU was also demonstrated.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors
Editors	José M. López-Higuera, Julian D.C. Jones, Manuel López-Amo, José L. Santos
Place of Publication	Bellingham, WA (US)
Publisher	Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	978-1-6284-1175-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058315
Publication status	Published - 2 Jun 2014
Event	23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors - Santander, Spain Duration: 2 Jun 2014 → 6 Jun 2014

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Name	SPIE proceedings
Publisher	SPIE
Volume	9157
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

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Conference	23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors
Abbreviated title	OFS 23
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Santander
Period	2/06/14 → 6/06/14

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Graham C. B. Lee ; Chengbo Mou ; Kaiming Zhou and Kate Sugden
"Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing", Proc. SPIE 9157, 23rd International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors, 915743 (June 2, 2014).

Copyright (2014) 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.

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Keywords

etching
femtosecond laser
fiber optic sensors
hydrofluoric acid
inscription
microchannel
refractometer

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Lee, G. C. B., Mou, C., Zhou, K., & Sugden, K. (2014). Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing. In J. M. López-Higuera, J. D. C. Jones, M. López-Amo, & J. L. Santos (Eds.), 23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors Article 915743 (SPIE proceedings; Vol. 9157). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058315

Lee, Graham C.B. ; Mou, Chengbo ; Zhou, Kaiming et al. / Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing. 23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors. editor / José M. López-Higuera ; Julian D.C. Jones ; Manuel López-Amo ; José L. Santos. Bellingham, WA (US) : Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), 2014. (SPIE proceedings).

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Lee, GCB, Mou, C, Zhou, K & Sugden, K 2014, Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing. in JM López-Higuera, JDC Jones, M López-Amo & JL Santos (eds), 23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors., 915743, SPIE proceedings, vol. 9157, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), Bellingham, WA (US), 23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors, Santander, Spain, 2/06/14. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058315

Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing. / Lee, Graham C.B.; Mou, Chengbo; Zhou, Kaiming et al.
23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors. ed. / José M. López-Higuera; Julian D.C. Jones; Manuel López-Amo; José L. Santos. Bellingham, WA (US): Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), 2014. 915743 (SPIE proceedings; Vol. 9157).

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Lee GCB, Mou C, Zhou K , Sugden K. Optimization and characterization of femtosecond laser inscribed in-fiber microchannels for liquid sensing. In López-Higuera JM, Jones JDC, López-Amo M, Santos JL, editors, 23rd international conference on Optical Fibre Sensors. Bellingham, WA (US): Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). 2014. 915743. (SPIE proceedings). doi: 10.1117/12.2058315

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