In-liquid durable sensing with fused microknot optical transmission resonators: Folded versus straight configuration on hydrophilic and hydrophobic substrates

Alexandra Blank*, Moti Fridman, Yoav Linzon

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Abstract

On-fiber micro-structures are favorable platforms for sensing in aqueous environments. Durable in-liquid operation with NIR light transmitted through fused optical microknot fibers defined on adiabatic tapers is presented in straight versus folded configurations. We suggest and demonstrate two schemes for OMF deployment: folded configuration which is intended for remote sensing, and straight configuration on either hydrophilic or hydrophobic substrate, the latter of which is useful in packaged geometries. We study experimentally the OMF preparation methods in folded, straight on glass surface and straight on PDMS surfaces. The persistent detection of NIR light transmission resonances in the presence of volatile liquid capabilities are experimentally demonstrated in the various configurations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-26
Number of pages6
JournalSensors and Actuators, A: Physical
Volume288
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2019

Keywords

  • Liquids sensors
  • Microknot fiber applications
  • Near-infrared nanophotonic devices
  • Optical resonators

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