In this paper, we demonstrate the refractive index (RI) sensing properties of long-period fiber gratings (LPFGs) at 2 μm. The RI sensing properties of the resonant dips of LP03, LP04, LP05, and LP06 cladding modes operating at 2 μm have been studied, respectively. The sensitivity of resonant dip of LP06 mode operating at 2 μm could reach -670 nm/RIU and - 15483.9 nm/RIU in the RI region of 1.3500-1.4500 and 1.4500-1.4624, respectively, which is higher than that of the resonant dip of lower-order cladding modes. Furthermore, the RI sensitivity can be achieved higher with the longer resonance wavelength. The proposed LPFGs-based RI sensor has potential for the next generation optical fiber sensing systems.
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