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Novel polymer functionalization method for exposed-core optical fiber

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: We report on a one step functionalization process for optical fiber sensing applications in which a thin film ("50 nm) polymer doped with sensor molecules is applied to a silica exposed-core fiber. The method removes the need for surface attachment of functional groups, while integrating the polymer, silica and sensor molecule elements to create a distributed sensor capable of detecting an analyte of interest anywhere along the fiber’s length. We also show that the thin film coating serves a protective function, reducing deterioration in the transmission properties of the silica exposed-core fiber, but increasing loss

Source: Optical Materials Express

DOI: 10.1364/ome.4.001515

Authors: Roman Kostecki, Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem, Shahraam Afshar V., Grant McAdam, Claire Davis, Tanya M. Monro

Institutions: ARC Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, The University of Adelaide, Defence Science and Technology Group

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,843

Funders: Australian National Fabrication Facility, Australian Research Council