We demonstrate experimentally fabrication of CO2 laser written long-period fiber gratings （LPFGs） in single-mode fiber （SMF） under tension. New transmission dips can be generated due to the frozen-in stress in the...We demonstrate experimentally fabrication of CO2 laser written long-period fiber gratings （LPFGs） in single-mode fiber （SMF） under tension. New transmission dips can be generated due to the frozen-in stress in the fiber under tension. Dynamics analysis of laser writing process is performed to study the mechanism of the grating inscription. Experimental results show that the wavelength shift of new generated resonance dips can shift towards the longer or shorter wavelength with the increase of laser scanning cycles for gratings with different pitches.展开更多
An effective method to fabricate two-helix long-period fiber gratings （TH-LFGs） is presented. Based on the coupling mode theory, the conversion of optical vortices （OVs） in TH-LFGs are analyzed in detail. The conv...An effective method to fabricate two-helix long-period fiber gratings （TH-LFGs） is presented. Based on the coupling mode theory, the conversion of optical vortices （OVs） in TH-LFGs are analyzed in detail. The conversions of OVs with different topological charges： 0 → ±2 and 1 → 3 are simulated as three examples and the conversion efficiency higher than 98% can be realized.展开更多
Based on coupled-mode theo ry , the eigenvalue equation of five-layered long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sens or with Ag film and gas-sensitive film overlays are firstly studied. The probl em of resolving complex eigen...Based on coupled-mode theo ry , the eigenvalue equation of five-layered long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sens or with Ag film and gas-sensitive film overlays are firstly studied. The probl em of resolving complex eigenvalue equation on five-layered LPFG is analyzed, a nd the method of resolution is also given. Then the eigenvalue equation of three -layered metal cladding LPFG is analyzed, and the complex transcendental equati on is also discussed. The computing result shows that the coupling between the l ow-order EH modes and the core mode is much stronger than that between the low -order HE modes and the core mode.展开更多
Long period fiber gratings are emerging as a potential candidate in the list of surrounding refractive index optical fiber sensors. Their sensitivity can be enhanced greatly if the grating period, fiber dimensions and...Long period fiber gratings are emerging as a potential candidate in the list of surrounding refractive index optical fiber sensors. Their sensitivity can be enhanced greatly if the grating period, fiber dimensions and surrounding refractive index are optimized in a way to operate at a point called turn around point on phase matching curves of these gratings. Turn around point LPFGs are well known for their ultrahigh sensitivity to external parameters. Potential of operating LPFG at or near turn around point has been investigated by many researchers in various applications including physical parameter sensing, adulteration detection, radiation dose, etc. Since TAP LPFGs are in investigation phase therefore a lot of rigorous & efficient work in finding techniques for optimizing their potential as sensor in chemical, biochemical, structural health monitoring is still to be carried out. A brief review of work carried out in this domain till now is presented here and key findings from literature review are highlighted.展开更多
A refractive index （RI） sensor based on hybrid long-period fiber grating （LPFG） with multimode fiber core （MMFC） is proposed and demonstrated. The surrounding RI can be determined by monitoring the separation be...A refractive index （RI） sensor based on hybrid long-period fiber grating （LPFG） with multimode fiber core （MMFC） is proposed and demonstrated. The surrounding RI can be determined by monitoring the separation between the resonant wavelengths of the LPFG and MMFC since the resonant wavelengths of the LPFG and MMFC will shift in opposite directions when the surrounding RI changes. Experimental results show that the sensor possesses an enhanced sensitivity of 526.92nm/RIU in the RI range of 1.387-1.394 RIU. The response to the temperature is also discussed.展开更多
To obtain the influence rules of the coating parameters of a long-period fiber grating(LPFG)with respect to temperature,strain and refractive index sensing properties,based on the mode coupling theory,a strict four-la...To obtain the influence rules of the coating parameters of a long-period fiber grating(LPFG)with respect to temperature,strain and refractive index sensing properties,based on the mode coupling theory,a strict four-layer theorietical model of a metal film coated LPFG is established,and these parameters that affect the spectral characteristics of the metal film coated LPFG are studied.The simulation results show that there is an optimal metal film thickness on the surface of the LPFG that will induce the surface-plasmon resonance(SP R)effect,which results in higher sensitivity to the environmental temperature and refractive index but has little influence on the strain There is theoretical evidence that when the silver thickness is between0.8and1.2nm,the refractive index sensitivity will reach the peak point of42.4026,at which the refractive index sensor sensitivity is increased by4.S%.The theoretical results of coating a long-period fiber grating provide a good theoretical basis and guidance for LPFG design and parameters optimization展开更多
We propose and investigate a compact optical fiber sensor that aims to measure the torsion in both amount and direction with high sensitivity.This sensor is configured by a triangular-prism-shaped long-period fiber gr...We propose and investigate a compact optical fiber sensor that aims to measure the torsion in both amount and direction with high sensitivity.This sensor is configured by a triangular-prism-shaped long-period fiber grating,which is fabricated by the high frequency CO_(2) laser polished method.The unique design of the triangular-shaped structure breaks the rotational symmetry of the optical fiber and provides high sensitivity for torsion measurement.In preliminary experiments,the torsion response of the sensor achieves a good stability and linearity.The torsion sensitivity is 0.54 nm/(rad/m),which renders the proposed structure a highly sensitive torsion sensor.展开更多
A refractive index intensity detecting sensor with long-period grating written in the single-mode–thin-core–single-mode fiber(STS) structure is proposed and optimized theoretically.The sensor is composed of two sing...A refractive index intensity detecting sensor with long-period grating written in the single-mode–thin-core–single-mode fiber(STS) structure is proposed and optimized theoretically.The sensor is composed of two single-mode fibers connected by a section of long-period fiber grating fabricated on thin-core fiber.After optimization and benefitting from the phase matching point, the loss peak of the structure can reach 62.8dB theoretically.The wavelength of the characteristic peak is fixed at the phase matching point, so intensity detection can be achieved.The sensitivity can reach 272.5dB/RIU.The structural optimization in this Letter provides a reference for the fabrication of an easy-made all-fiber sensor without extra cladding.展开更多
A new optical intensity-based sensing mechanism for the measurement of refractive index and minute displacement is proposed in this paper, which is based on modifying the amount of light coupled between two parallel l...A new optical intensity-based sensing mechanism for the measurement of refractive index and minute displacement is proposed in this paper, which is based on modifying the amount of light coupled between two parallel long-period fiber gratings. The characteristics of this sensing mechanism with experiments and simulation results are demonstrated.展开更多
We analyze the effects of average index variation on the transmission characteristics of an index-apodized long-period fiber grating （LPFG） by the transfer matrix method and study how these effects depend on the gra...We analyze the effects of average index variation on the transmission characteristics of an index-apodized long-period fiber grating （LPFG） by the transfer matrix method and study how these effects depend on the grating length, the grating profile, the modal dispersion factor, and the duty cycle of the index modulation. Apart from shifting the resonance wavelength and modifying the rejection band, average index variation can give rise to significant side lobes that may appear on the short-wavelength or long-wavelength side of the rejection band, depending on the signs of the average index change and the modal dispersion factor. Our results provide general guidance for the writing of LPFGs for the minimization of side lobes. Our analysis compares well with published experimental results and should be useful for the design and fabrication of LPFGs.展开更多
We propose and demonstrate a dual-channel microfluidic sensor based on a side-hole fiber(SHF)with two longperiod fiber grating(LPFG)structures.There are two air holes in the SHF,which are natural microfluidic channels...We propose and demonstrate a dual-channel microfluidic sensor based on a side-hole fiber(SHF)with two longperiod fiber grating(LPFG)structures.There are two air holes in the SHF,which are natural microfluidic channels.We fabricate two LPFGs(long-period gratings LPG-A and LPG-B)in the SHF with the resonance wavelengths of 1268.7 nm and 1385.8 nm,respectively.Results show that the refractive index sensitivities of LPG-A and LPG-B are?76.0 nm/RIU and?71.1 nm/RIU,respectively.One can measure the refractive index of liquid samples in two channels simultaneously.The proposed dual-channel microfluidic sensor has advantages of good linearity response,fluidic technology compatibility,and easy light input/output coupling and system integration,which helps the sensor to have a potential application in environmental detection and food safety detection.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Shanghai Pujiang Program (Grant No.09PJ1404600)the New Century Excellent Talents in University, Ministry of Education of China (Grant No.NCET-10-0082)+1 种基金the Shanghai Shuguang Program (Grant No.08SG40)the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (Grant No.S30108)
文摘We demonstrate experimentally fabrication of CO2 laser written long-period fiber gratings （LPFGs） in single-mode fiber （SMF） under tension. New transmission dips can be generated due to the frozen-in stress in the fiber under tension. Dynamics analysis of laser writing process is performed to study the mechanism of the grating inscription. Experimental results show that the wavelength shift of new generated resonance dips can shift towards the longer or shorter wavelength with the increase of laser scanning cycles for gratings with different pitches.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 61275049
文摘An effective method to fabricate two-helix long-period fiber gratings （TH-LFGs） is presented. Based on the coupling mode theory, the conversion of optical vortices （OVs） in TH-LFGs are analyzed in detail. The conversions of OVs with different topological charges： 0 → ±2 and 1 → 3 are simulated as three examples and the conversion efficiency higher than 98% can be realized.
基金"Shu Guang"Plan of Education Committee of Shanghai (02SG32) Natural Science Foundation of ScienceCommittee of Shanghai(03ZR14071)
文摘Based on coupled-mode theo ry , the eigenvalue equation of five-layered long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sens or with Ag film and gas-sensitive film overlays are firstly studied. The probl em of resolving complex eigenvalue equation on five-layered LPFG is analyzed, a nd the method of resolution is also given. Then the eigenvalue equation of three -layered metal cladding LPFG is analyzed, and the complex transcendental equati on is also discussed. The computing result shows that the coupling between the l ow-order EH modes and the core mode is much stronger than that between the low -order HE modes and the core mode.
文摘Long period fiber gratings are emerging as a potential candidate in the list of surrounding refractive index optical fiber sensors. Their sensitivity can be enhanced greatly if the grating period, fiber dimensions and surrounding refractive index are optimized in a way to operate at a point called turn around point on phase matching curves of these gratings. Turn around point LPFGs are well known for their ultrahigh sensitivity to external parameters. Potential of operating LPFG at or near turn around point has been investigated by many researchers in various applications including physical parameter sensing, adulteration detection, radiation dose, etc. Since TAP LPFGs are in investigation phase therefore a lot of rigorous & efficient work in finding techniques for optimizing their potential as sensor in chemical, biochemical, structural health monitoring is still to be carried out. A brief review of work carried out in this domain till now is presented here and key findings from literature review are highlighted.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61327012 and 61505160the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province under Grant No 2016JQ6021the Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optical Information Technology under Grant No OIT201601
文摘A refractive index （RI） sensor based on hybrid long-period fiber grating （LPFG） with multimode fiber core （MMFC） is proposed and demonstrated. The surrounding RI can be determined by monitoring the separation between the resonant wavelengths of the LPFG and MMFC since the resonant wavelengths of the LPFG and MMFC will shift in opposite directions when the surrounding RI changes. Experimental results show that the sensor possesses an enhanced sensitivity of 526.92nm/RIU in the RI range of 1.387-1.394 RIU. The response to the temperature is also discussed.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51309001)Scientific Research Key Project of Anhui Province(No.KJ2017A041)
文摘To obtain the influence rules of the coating parameters of a long-period fiber grating(LPFG)with respect to temperature,strain and refractive index sensing properties,based on the mode coupling theory,a strict four-layer theorietical model of a metal film coated LPFG is established,and these parameters that affect the spectral characteristics of the metal film coated LPFG are studied.The simulation results show that there is an optimal metal film thickness on the surface of the LPFG that will induce the surface-plasmon resonance(SP R)effect,which results in higher sensitivity to the environmental temperature and refractive index but has little influence on the strain There is theoretical evidence that when the silver thickness is between0.8and1.2nm,the refractive index sensitivity will reach the peak point of42.4026,at which the refractive index sensor sensitivity is increased by4.S%.The theoretical results of coating a long-period fiber grating provide a good theoretical basis and guidance for LPFG design and parameters optimization
基金supported by the Joint Research Fund in Astronomy under cooperative agreement between the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)and Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)(Nos.U1831115,U1631239,and U1931206)the Dean Project of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Wireless Broadband Communication and Signal Processing(No.GXKL06190106)the Key Projects of Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.ZD2019H003)。
文摘We propose and investigate a compact optical fiber sensor that aims to measure the torsion in both amount and direction with high sensitivity.This sensor is configured by a triangular-prism-shaped long-period fiber grating,which is fabricated by the high frequency CO_(2) laser polished method.The unique design of the triangular-shaped structure breaks the rotational symmetry of the optical fiber and provides high sensitivity for torsion measurement.In preliminary experiments,the torsion response of the sensor achieves a good stability and linearity.The torsion sensitivity is 0.54 nm/(rad/m),which renders the proposed structure a highly sensitive torsion sensor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 61827817 and 61525501)
文摘A refractive index intensity detecting sensor with long-period grating written in the single-mode–thin-core–single-mode fiber(STS) structure is proposed and optimized theoretically.The sensor is composed of two single-mode fibers connected by a section of long-period fiber grating fabricated on thin-core fiber.After optimization and benefitting from the phase matching point, the loss peak of the structure can reach 62.8dB theoretically.The wavelength of the characteristic peak is fixed at the phase matching point, so intensity detection can be achieved.The sensitivity can reach 272.5dB/RIU.The structural optimization in this Letter provides a reference for the fabrication of an easy-made all-fiber sensor without extra cladding.
文摘A new optical intensity-based sensing mechanism for the measurement of refractive index and minute displacement is proposed in this paper, which is based on modifying the amount of light coupled between two parallel long-period fiber gratings. The characteristics of this sensing mechanism with experiments and simulation results are demonstrated.
文摘We analyze the effects of average index variation on the transmission characteristics of an index-apodized long-period fiber grating （LPFG） by the transfer matrix method and study how these effects depend on the grating length, the grating profile, the modal dispersion factor, and the duty cycle of the index modulation. Apart from shifting the resonance wavelength and modifying the rejection band, average index variation can give rise to significant side lobes that may appear on the short-wavelength or long-wavelength side of the rejection band, depending on the signs of the average index change and the modal dispersion factor. Our results provide general guidance for the writing of LPFGs for the minimization of side lobes. Our analysis compares well with published experimental results and should be useful for the design and fabrication of LPFGs.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1503703)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61975039,61675053,61775047,and 61705051)+1 种基金the 111 Project(No.B13015)the Fundamental Research Funds for Harbin Engineering University of China。
文摘We propose and demonstrate a dual-channel microfluidic sensor based on a side-hole fiber(SHF)with two longperiod fiber grating(LPFG)structures.There are two air holes in the SHF,which are natural microfluidic channels.We fabricate two LPFGs(long-period gratings LPG-A and LPG-B)in the SHF with the resonance wavelengths of 1268.7 nm and 1385.8 nm,respectively.Results show that the refractive index sensitivities of LPG-A and LPG-B are?76.0 nm/RIU and?71.1 nm/RIU,respectively.One can measure the refractive index of liquid samples in two channels simultaneously.The proposed dual-channel microfluidic sensor has advantages of good linearity response,fluidic technology compatibility,and easy light input/output coupling and system integration,which helps the sensor to have a potential application in environmental detection and food safety detection.
