Fused microknot optical resonators in folded photonic tapers for in-liquid durable sensing

Alexandra Logvinova*, Shir Shahal, Moti Fridman, Yoav Linzon

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Abstract

Optical microknot fibers (OMFs) serve as localized devices, where photonic resonances (PRs) enable self-interfering elements sensitive to their environment. However, typical fragility and drifting of the knot severely limit the performance and durability of microknots as sensors in aqueous settings. Herein we present the fabrication, electrical fusing, preparation, and persistent detection of volatile liquids in multiple wetting–dewetting cycles of volatile compounds and quantify the persistent phase shifts with a simple model relating to the ambient liquid, enabling durable in-liquid sensing employing OMF PRs.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1352
JournalSensors
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2018

Keywords

  • Liquids sensors
  • Optical resonators
  • Optical sensing

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