Energy efficient polarizer free leaky mode sensors

Lu Chen, Seong So A An, John P Hulme, N J Goddard

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    Abstract

    The refractive index sensitivity of a variety of planar leaky mode devices was investigated using polarizer-free instrumentation. This was achieved by increasing the resoln. and reducing the size of a well established optical configuration. These improvements also permitted use of a residual or free light source which further reduced the running and construction costs of the sensor. Our results show that polarizer free leaky mode devices can be fabricated from a variety of polymeric materials and possess all the attributes suitable for the development of simple, compact and energy efficient label-free chem. sensors. [on SciFinder(R)]
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1264-1268
    Number of pages5
    JournalSens. Actuators, B
    Volume171-172
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • Borosilicate glasses Role: TEM (Technical or engineered material use), USES (Uses) (crown, BK 7, substrate
    • energy efficient polarizer free leaky mode sensors)
    • Optical sensors
    • Optical waveguides
    • Polarizers
    • Refractive index (energy efficient polarizer free leaky mode sensors)
    • Optical glass Role: TEM (Technical or engineered material use), USES (Uses) (lead, SF 10, substrate
    • Lead glasses Role: TEM (Technical or engineered material use), USES (Uses) (optical, SF 10, substrate
    • polymer leaky waveguide device refractive index sensor

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