Optimization of fibre Bragg refractometer sensor parameters for bio-chemical applications

A. Karar; M. F. Grobler; Johan Meyer

doi:10.1117/12.2245569

3 February 2017 Optimization of fibre Bragg refractometer sensor parameters for bio-chemical applications

A. Karar, M. F. Grobler, Johan Meyer

Proceedings Volume 10036, Fourth Conference on Sensors, MEMS, and Electro-Optic Systems; 100360E (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2245569
Event: Fourth Conference on Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optic Systems, 2016, Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Abstract

In this work, we have demonstrated a dual fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensor for a temperature-insensitive chemical concentration or refractive index sensor by etching the cladding of one of the FBGs. The dual FBG sensor was used to measure different solution concentrations of glycerol in water. The sensor showed sensitivities of 2.13×10^-3 and 2.28×10^-3 at 85% and 0% (pure water) glycerol solution concentrations, respectively. The dual FBG sensors demonstrate that it can be used to detect chemical or biological changes in the surrounding media by measuring the Bragg wavelength and reflectivity differences between the dual FBG’s reflection spectrum peaks.

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A. Karar, M. F. Grobler, and Johan Meyer "Optimization of fibre Bragg refractometer sensor parameters for bio-chemical applications", Proc. SPIE 10036, Fourth Conference on Sensors, MEMS, and Electro-Optic Systems, 100360E (3 February 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2245569

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