Fibre Optic Sensors Using Adiabatically Tapered Single Mode Fibres

Abstract

The ultimate goal of the research presented in this dissertation was to determine if an adiabatically tapered single mode fibre could be used as an effective basis for a chemical or biological sensor. This required a phased investigation examining: (1) The evanescent absorption behaviour of the tapered fibre; (2) The fluorescent capture efficiency of the tapered fibre; (3) The effect of immobilising an indicator to the surface of the tapered fibre; (4) A suitable configuration for the tapered fibre to allow simple application of selective elements as well as interaction with the sample solution; (5) The new configuration in conjunction with a simple immobilisation method and model analytes; and (6) The new configuration in conjunction in a realistic chemical or biological assay.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA282306

Entities

People

  • Zoe M. Hale

Organizations

  • University of Cambridge

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Health Services
  • Indicator Dyes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Organic Chemistry

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.