Dual-channel fiber-optic surface plasmon resonance sensor with cascaded coaxial dual-waveguide D-type structure and microsphere structure

To address the restriction of fiber-optic surface plasmon resonance(SPR) sensors in the field of multi-sample detection, a novel dual-channel fiber-optic SPR sensor based on the cascade of coaxial dual-waveguide D-type structure and microsphere structure is proposed in this paper. The fiber sidepolishing technique converts the coaxial dual-waveguide fiber into a D-type one, and the evanescent wave in the ring core leaks, generating a D-type sensing region;the fiber optic fused ball push technology converts the coaxial dual waveguides into microspheres, and the stimulated cladding mode evanescent wave leaks, producing the microsphere sensing region. By injecting light into the coaxial dual-waveguide middle core alone, the sensor can realize single-stage sensing in the microsphere sensing area;it can also realize dual-channel sensing in the D-type sensing area and microsphere sensing area by injecting light into the ring core. The refractive index measurement ranges for the two channels are 1.333–1.365 and 1.375–1.405, respectively, with detection sensitivities of 981.56 nm/RIU and 4138 nm/RIU. The sensor combines wavelength division multiplexing and space division multiplexing technologies, presenting a novel research concept for multi-channel fiber SPR sensors.

Numerical study of a highly sensitive surface plasmon resonance sensor based on circular-lattice holey fiber

A new design of surface plasmon resonance(SPR)sensor employing circular-lattice holey fiber to achieve highsensitivity detection is proposed.The sensing performance of the proposed sensor is numerically investigated and the results indicate that our proposed SPR sensor can be applied to the near-mid infrared detection.Moreover,the maximum wavelength sensitivity of our proposed sensor can reach as high as 1.76×10^(4)nm/refractive index unit(RIU)and the maximum wavelength interrogation resolution can be up to 5.68×10^(-6)RIU when the refractive index(RI)of analyte lies in(1.31,1.36).Thanks to its excellent sensing performance,our proposed SPR sensor will have great potential applications for biological analytes detection,food safety control,bio-molecules detection and so on.

A Photonic Crystal Fiber Based Asymmetric Slotted Structured Highly Sensitive Refractive Index Plasmonic Biosensor

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors have grown in popularity owing to their sensitivity, precision, and capacity for a variety of applications, including detection, monitoring, and sensing, among others. Sensitivity and resolution are two areas where this technology has room for development. A plasmonic biosensor based on an asymmetric slotted PCF structure with extremely high sensitivity has been described and theoretically investigated. This high performance sensor is constructed and completely characterized using finite element method in COMSOL Multiphysics software environment. Sensitivity and resolution are analyzed as performance parameters for the proposed sensor. Numerical simulation exhibits the maximum wavelength-sensitivity of 1100 nm/RIU with 9.09 × 10-6 RIU resolution in the broad measurement range of refractive index from 1.30 to 1.44. A polarization controller can be used to fine-tune this extremely sensitive and wide-ranging refractive index sensor to fulfil a variety of practical needs. This is performed with the consideration of the variation in the refractive index (RI) of the analyte channels. In comparison with earlier PCF-based sensors, the fiber design structure is basic, symmetrical, simple to produce, and cost-effective. Because of the asymmetric air holes and higher sensitivities of the refractive index detector, it is possible to identify biomolecules, biochemicals and other analytes.

Research on Fiber Optic Surface Plasmon R esonance.Biosensors:A Review

Due to the benefits of the high sensitivity,real-time response,no labeling requirement,and good selectivity,fiber optic sensors based on surface plasmon resonance(SPR)have gained popularity in biochemical sensing in recent years.The current research on such sensors is hot in enhancing sensitivity,improving detection accuracy,and achieving the detection of biochemical molecules.The goal of this work is to present a thorough overview of recent developments in the optical fiber SPR biosensor research.Firstly,it explores the basic principles and sensing structures of optical fiber SPR biosensors,focusing on four aspects.Subsequently,this paper introduces three fiber optic surface plasmon biosensors:SPR,localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR),and long-range surface plasmon resonance(LRSPR).Each concept is explained from the perspective of the basic principles of fiber optic SPR biosensors.Furthermore,a classification of fiber optic SPR biosensors in health monitoring,food safety,environmental monitoring,marine detection,and other applications is introduced and analyzed.Eventually,this paper summarizes the current research directions of SPR biosensors.Meanwhile,it provides a prospective outlook on how fiber optic SPR sensors will develop in the future.

Fiber-Optic Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor With Multi-Alternating Metal Layers for Biological Measurement

Optical fiber based SPR sensors have attracted more and more attention due to their unique advantages over the prism-based SPR sensors. A novel fiber-optic SPR sensor with multi-alternating metal layers for biochemical analysis is presented in this paper. Based on the fundamental SPR theory of the fiber optic sensing technology, we theoretically investigated the effects of the existence of alternating layers deposited on sensing region SPR wavelength changes. The emphasis was placed on the numerical simulation of the fiber-optic SPR sensor＇s sensitivity which could be affected by its technical parameters such as the metal thickness, number of alternating layers. Results showed that, compared to the normal SPR sensor with the single metal layer, the proposed sensor had a wider detecting range of the refractive index and higher sensitivity, which can find applications in biological analysis.

Coating configuration dependency of fiber optic silver coated U-bent plasmonic sensor surfaces in concentration sensing measurements

The sensitivity of the plasmonic sensor surfaces can be enhanced significantly if the sensor region is bent to U shape. Here, an experimental verification is done to evaluate the performance variations of the U-bent plasmonic silver coated sensor surfaces with different coating orientations inside the vacuum coating chamber. The performances of uncoated, partially coated as well as fully coated optical fiber U-bent surfaces are analyzed. The results show that the coating configuration of the U-bent surfaces can affect the sensing property. A fully silver coated sensor region outperforms the other two types of sensor surfaces with better sensing capability.

Sensing characteristics of a metal film coated long-period fiber grating

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

基于石墨烯涂层高灵敏SPR-PCF大气污染浓度检测传感器及特性研究

为提升大气污染物检测的灵敏度,提出一种基于石墨烯涂层高灵敏表面等离子体光子晶体光纤(SPR-PCF)传感器。该传感器采用不同直径空气孔六边形双排列结构,在纤芯外围镀上金膜,并在金膜与待测物之间涂敷一层石墨烯材料来提升灵敏度。利用有限元方法系统分析了金属层厚度、空气孔间距及直径和石墨烯厚度等因素对SPR-PCF传感器灵敏度的影响。结果表明,当折射率范围为1.398~1.402时,该传感器具有显著的表面等离子体共振效应。研究得到了最优结构参数,此时传感性能几乎不受环境温度影响,最大波长灵敏度达到55 000 nm/RIU,与之对应的折射率分辨率为1.82×10^(-6)RIU。针对同一折射率测量范围、均为涂敷石墨烯的结构,所提出传感器的波长灵敏度是现有典型SPR-PCF传感器波长灵敏度的2.86~9.17倍,前者折射率分辨率是后者的0.109~0.349。因此,在大气污染物浓度和种类检测方面,该SPR-PCF传感器具有较好的应用前景。

D型环光子晶体光纤表面等离子体共振传感器

提出了一种中红外波段宽范围低折射率检测的D型环双芯光子晶体光纤表面等离子体共振传感器。该结构为一个D型环,并在其内外表面都沉积一层金属层。采用全矢量有限元方法分析了该传感器的性能。结果表明,该传感器可以在中红外波段实现低折射率传感,并具有高传感灵敏度特性。分析物的折射率可检测范围为1.20~1.38,平均波长灵敏度和最大波长灵敏度可分别达到13717 nm/RIU和21150 nm/RIU,分辨率可达到1.94×10^(-5) RIU。该传感器可在化学、生物以及环境检测等领域有重要的应用。

基于SPR的重金属离子检测技术研究进展

重金属离子浓度的检测对于人体健康和环境科学等领域具有重要意义。与其它离子检测方法相比,表面等离子体共振(surface plasmon resonance,SPR)技术具有无标记,灵敏度高和检测限低等优点,为重金属离子监测领域带来了新的可能性。本文综述了SPR传感技术在重金属离子检测中的应用及其技术进展。首先介绍了SPR传感的技术原理;然后在传感材料的选择以及表面修饰等方面,针对铅、汞等有害重金属离子,重点阐述了对灵敏度、线性动态范围和特异性等指标的改进;最后介绍了SPR成像传感技术在检测速度、灵敏度等方面取得的重大进展,展望了SPR技术的发展前景。

耦合谐振系统中基于Fano共振的光学压力传感器

光学压力传感器在微小形变检测、环境监测以及医学领域等方面具有非常重要的作用.然而,外加压力与谐振腔形变前后的光学响应之间的定量关系很难获得.本文提出了一种基于金属-介质-金属波导的耦合谐振腔系统用于实现光学压力传感器.利用有限元方法对该系统的力学特性以及受力前后的光学传输特性进行详细分析.仿真结果显示谐振腔的最大形变量与所施压力呈简单的线性关系.给出了光学压力传感器灵敏度的直接定义,并基于条形腔与槽形腔耦合产生的Fano共振现象,获得了灵敏度为6.75 nm/MPa的光学压力传感器件.除此之外,添加了stub谐振腔,获得了双Fano共振现象,且随着外部压力的变化,两个Fano线型表现出不同的变化规律;特别地,合适的压力数值可使得双Fano共振变成单Fano共振.该结构的特点适用于不同压力下的光学性质变化检测、化学高压实验测量和化学反应动力学过程的研究.

基于表面等离子体共振技术的光子晶体光纤传感器研究

为了实现对待测介质折射率的高灵敏度检测,设计并研究了一种基于表面等离子体共振技术的光子晶体光纤折射率传感器。该传感器的内外空气孔呈正六边形排列,在包层外壁上涂覆银-石墨烯纳米薄膜,通过纤芯基模和表面等离子体模的耦合程度来检测周围环境的折射率变化。研究表明,该传感器可以实现折射率在1.37~1.38范围内的检测,最高灵敏度可达40000nm/RIU,分辨率可达4.17×10-5RIU。

一种光纤端面表面等离激元微腔超声传感器的理论分析

文中提出在单模光纤端面集成表面等离激元微腔和声压敏感薄层材料,以实现光纤探针式的高灵敏超声传感器。该传感器通过结合低弹性模量的声敏材料和表面等离激元的场增强效应来实现较高的声光耦合强度。同时,它还规避了采用超高Q值光学微腔的传统技术路径,从而具有较高的抗环境干扰能力。文中建立了该器件的声学和光学理论模型,分析了声学频响特性和声光耦合特性,并指出器件的结构和参数可根据应用场景进行调节优化。

Arsenic Detection Using Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor With Hydrous Ferric Oxide Layer

The lethality of inorganic arsenic(As)and the threat it poses have made the development of efficient As detection systems a vital necessity.This research work demonstrates a sensing layer made of hydrous ferric oxide(Fe_(2)H_(2)O_(4))to detect As(Ⅲ)and As(Ⅴ)ions in a surface plasmon resonance system.The sensor conceptualizes on the strength of Fe_(2)H_(2)O_(4) to absorb As ions and the interaction of plasmon resonance towards the changes occurring on the sensing layer.Detection sensitivity values for As(Ⅲ)and As(Ⅴ)were 1.083°·ppb^(–1) and 0.922°·ppb^(-1),respectively,while the limit of detection for both ions was 0.6 ppb.These findings support the feasibility and potential of the sensor configuration towards paving future advancement in As detection systems.

表面等离子体共振传感器研究的新进展

表面等离子体共振传感器具有灵敏度高、免标记及检测快速等优点,在生命科学、药物开发、公共安全、环境污染检测等领域具有广阔的应用前景。高灵敏度、小型化、集成化、低成本、高可靠性是未来表面等离子共振传感器发展的主要方向。介绍了棱镜耦合复合结构表面等离子体共振传感器在提高灵敏度和分辨率方面的研究新进展,重点论述了光纤表面等离子体共振传感器的研究现状和发展趋势,并对高通量、多组分识别表面等离子体成像技术以及金属微纳结构(颗粒)局域表面等离子共振传感技术的应用前景进行了讨论。

光纤表面等离子体共振传感器研究进展

以光纤传输技术和表面等离子体共振技术有机结合的光纤表面等离子体共振传感器 ,是实现微量生物和化学活性物质定量测定的重要技术之一。介绍了表面等离子体共振的基本原理。

光纤SPR湿敏传感器及其共振光谱特性研究

提出并研制了基于光纤SPR传感探针的新型湿敏传感器。首先研究了光纤SPR传感探针对环境湿度变化的敏感特性,在此基础上提出在光纤SPR传感探针表面增覆不同厚度且具有水分子吸附功能的PVA薄膜来实现环境相对湿度的监测。研究结果表明,增覆双层PVA薄膜的光纤SPR传感探针在高湿区具有较好监测效果,其共振强度对应的相对湿度测量灵敏度达到1.59%/%RH,较光纤SPR探针呈现显著提高。而增覆单层PVA薄膜的光纤SPR传感探针在高湿区共振波长对应的相对湿度监测灵敏度达到2.411nm/%RH。此外所提出的新型光纤SPR湿敏探针在PVA薄膜失效后经过特殊工艺处理仍可重复镀膜使用。

新型双通道可选择性SPR光纤传感器的研究

设计了一种双通道表面等离子体共振光纤传感器,分析了Au、Cu两种材料对波长调制型表面等离子体共振光纤传感器的影响,优化了金属厚度并且选取优化后的金属厚度d_(Au)=47 nm,d_(Cu)=53 nm进行数值仿真分析。结果表明,金属层为金的通道比金属层为铜的通道灵敏度高,但是金属层为铜的通道比金属层为金的通道检测精度高4倍;金属层为金的传感通道适合检测折射率较低的物质,而金属层为铜的传感通道适合检测折射率较高的物质,该传感器的提出扩大了单一传感器的应用范围,并且文中提出的传感器比传统的SPR传感器检测精度高,灵敏度和单通道传感器一样。

基于光纤SPR光谱分析的水质矿化度检测研究

从溶液离子影响表面等离子体共振(SPR)光谱特征的角度,分析讨论了光纤SPR光谱对水溶液离子成分检测的灵敏特征,基于此并应用于以矿化度为代表的水质检测中。研究通过对不同离子状态的电解质溶液(NaCl,KCl,CaCl2,MgCl2,Na2CO3,MgSO4和ZnSO4)和非电解质溶液(蔗糖、丙三醇、葡萄糖)下的光纤SPR光谱分析,得到水环境的杂质离子含量对SPR光谱的影响规律,进而实现了水质矿化度的检测。研究同时给出了光纤SPR光谱法与电导率分析法在八种不同水样的检测对比分析,光纤SPR光谱法拥有高灵敏度、快速响应、抗电磁干扰等优点,对光纤SPR技术在水质检测领域的应用打下良好的基础。

侧边抛磨光纤的光谱调制型表面等离子体共振传感研究

表面等离子体共振传感是基于光学消逝波与金属表面等离子体波共振的一种高灵敏度、快速、无标记的测量方式。光纤的表面等离子体共振传感具有在线测量、体积小、抗电磁干扰等优点。为提高折射率传感灵敏度，采用轮式侧边抛磨法抛磨掉多模光纤的全部包层和部分纤芯，并采用溅射法在光纤抛磨区先镀高折射率的铬层然后镀金膜，制作了侧边抛磨光纤表面等离子体共振传感器。研究结果表明：该传感器可实现液体折射率在1.333～1.431 RIU范围的测试，平均光谱灵敏度为4.11×103 nm · RIU -1，在1.417～1.431 RIU折射率范围内光谱灵敏度达1.09×104 nm · RIU -1，折射率测量范围和光谱灵敏度均优于已报道的结果。此外，该传感器具有良好的稳定性与重复性实验测试，最小分辨率约为3.6×10-5 RIU。该传感器光谱灵敏度高、检测范围大、尺寸小及良好的稳定性与重复性等优点，可被用于食品检测、环境监测、生物医学检测等相关领域。