Fiber-optic evanescent field absorption sensor

Journal Article · Mon Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.98888· OSTI ID:6443389

Paul, P H; Kychakoff, G

Waveguide evanescent field absorption has been measured as a function of cladding refractive index and bulk absorption coefficient. A simple theory for interpreting these results has been developed. An all-fiber species concentration sensor has been constructed and its performance characterized.

• Research Organization: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305
• OSTI ID: 6443389
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 51:1; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY
ABSORPTIVITY
CONCENTRATORS
DATA
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FABRICATION
FIBER OPTICS
FIBERS
INFORMATION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NUMERICAL DATA
OPTICAL FIBERS
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
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PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
REFRACTIVITY
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SPECTROMETERS
SPECTROSCOPY
WAVEGUIDES