Mr. Yinian Zhu Profile

Yinian Zhu

at Northwestern Univ

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SPIE Journal Paper | 27 May 2016

Grapefruit photonic crystal fiber sensor for gas sensing application

Chuanyi Tao, Heming Wei, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

OE, Vol. 55, Issue 05, 057103, (May 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.55.5.057103

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Thin films, Cladding, Photonic crystal fibers, Gas sensors, Refractive index, Humidity, Thin film deposition, Optical engineering, Coating

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SPIE Journal Paper | 2 November 2015

Photonic crystal fiber π-phase-shifted long-period gratings with wide bandpass and temperature insensitivity

Shijie Zheng, Yinian Zhu

OE, Vol. 54, Issue 11, 116101, (November 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.54.11.116101

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Gas lasers, Photonic crystal fibers, Bandpass filters, Carbon monoxide, Phase shifts, Refractive index, Device simulation, Optical filters, Optical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 23 March 2015 Paper

Phase-shifted helical long-period grating-based temperature-insensitive optical fiber twist sensors

Ran Gao, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy, Jiang Yi

Proceedings Volume 9438, 94381D (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084306

KEYWORDS: Phase shifts, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Optical fibers, Fiber optics sensors, Cladding, Polarization, Structured optical fibers, Fiber lasers, Thermal effects

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2013 Paper

Sensing platforms for structural health monitoring

Shijie Zheng, Gautam Naik, Zhongbi Chen, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 8692, 869203 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016792

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Humidity, Resistance, Cladding, Fiber optics sensors, Demodulation, Molecules, Graphene, Oxides

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2013 Paper

Tunable fiber ring laser absorption spectroscopic sensors for gas detection

Shijie Zheng, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 8692, 869213 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2001325

KEYWORDS: Fiber lasers, Absorption, Tunable lasers, Sensors, Cladding, Silver, Gas sensors, Laser spectroscopy, Mirrors, Absorption spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2012 Paper

Dynamic fiber Bragg grating strain sensor using a wavelength-locked tunable fiber ring laser

Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 8348, 83482H (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915014

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Tunable lasers, Sensors, Fiber lasers, Sensing systems, Signal detection, Ferroelectric materials, Reflectivity, Resonators, Demodulation

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2012 Paper

Temperature insensitive all-fiber accelerometer using a photonic crystal fiber long-period grating interferometer

Shijie Zheng, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 8347, 83470A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915019

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Sensors, Head, Fiber Bragg gratings, Carbon dioxide lasers, Photonic crystal fibers, Refractive index, Silica, Interferometers, Fiber optics

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2012 Paper

Nanofilm-coated photonic crystal fiber long-period gratings with modal transition for high chemical sensitivity and selectivity

Shijie Zheng, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 8346, 83460D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915050

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Refractive index, Capillaries, Coating, Polymers, Water, Chemical analysis, Sensors, Liquids, Biological and chemical sensing

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2011 Paper

Nanofilm-coated long-period fiber grating humidity sensors for corrosion detection in structural health monitoring

Shijie Zheng, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 7983, 79831A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880478

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Coating, Sensors, Cladding, Humidity, Water, Optical fibers, Corrosion, Carbon dioxide lasers, Nanostructures

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2011 Paper

Damage detection in FRP structures using fiber Bragg grating dynamic strain sensing systems

Yan Zhu, Yinian Zhu, Li Hui, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 7982, 79820E (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880817

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Fiber reinforced polymers, Fiber optics sensors, Acoustic emission, Structural health monitoring, Interferometers, Michelson interferometers, Demodulation, Sensor networks

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2010 Paper

Mode coupling in photonic crystal fiber using long-period gratings for enhanced overlap of evanescent field

Zonghu He, Yinian Zhu, Jiří Kaňka, Dennis Trevor, Henry Du

Proceedings Volume 7677, 767711 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851732

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Electronic support measures, Photonic crystal fibers, Carbon dioxide lasers, Refractive index, Numerical simulations, Structured optical fibers, Sensors, Finite element methods, Waveguides

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

Numerical investigation of cladding mode overlap of evanescent waves with air channels in index-guiding photonic crystal fiber long-period gratings

Shijie Zheng, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 7650, 76501Q (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847621

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Optical fibers, Photonic crystal fibers, Sensors, Waveguides, Refractive index, Structured optical fibers, Fiber Bragg gratings, Fiber optics, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 2010 Paper

Interrogation of a wavelength tunable fiber Bragg grating sensor based ring laser for dynamic strain monitoring

Oluwaseyi Balogun, Yinian Zhu, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Proceedings Volume 7648, 764802 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848979

KEYWORDS: Fiber lasers, Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Demodulation, Ferroelectric materials, Laser applications, Laser systems engineering, Tunable lasers, Laser sources, Laser resonators

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2009 Paper

Design of photonic crystal fiber long-period grating refractive index sensor

Jiri Kanka, Yinian Zhu, Zonghu He, Henry Du

Proceedings Volume 7316, 73161D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819328

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Cladding, Sensors, Dispersion, Photonic crystal fibers, Finite element methods, Optical design, Wave propagation, Optical fibers, Phase matching

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2008 Open Access

Index-guiding liquid-core photonic crystal fiber for solution measurement using normal and surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Yun Han, Maung Khaing Oo, Yinian Zhu, Limin Xiao, M. Suleyman Demohan, Wei Jin, Henry Du

OE, Vol. 47, Issue 04, 040502, (April 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2902463

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Raman scattering, Liquid crystals, Bioalcohols, Cladding, Liquids, Photonic crystal fibers, Nanoparticles, Silica, Silver

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2007 Paper

Liquid-core photonic crystal fiber platform for raman scattering measurements of microliter analyte solutions

Yun Han, Maung Khaing Oo, Yinian Zhu, Svetlana Sukhishvili, Limin Xiao, M. Süleyman Demokan, Wei Jin, Henry Du

Proceedings Volume 6767, 67670G (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.769001

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Silver, Nanoparticles, Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy, Bioalcohols, Silica, Cladding, Raman scattering, Liquids, Photonic crystal fibers

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 2007 Paper

Numerical analysis and experimental investigation of highly sensitive photonic crystal fiber long-period grating refractive index sensor

Zonghu He, Yinian Zhu, Jiří Kaňka, Henry Du

Proceedings Volume 6767, 67670E (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734568

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Cladding, Optical fibers, Gas lasers, Sensors, Water, Carbon monoxide, Photonic crystal fibers, Fiber Bragg gratings, Numerical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2006 Paper

Long-period gratings in photonic crystal fibers for sensing of external refractive index change and macro-bending

Zonghu He, Yinian Zhu, Ryan Bise, Henry Du

Proceedings Volume 6369, 636908 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.688355

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Cladding, Gas lasers, Photonic crystal fibers, Carbon monoxide, Signal attenuation, Silica, Hydrogen, Biosensing, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 2005 Paper

Long-period gratings in photonic crystal fiber: fabrication, characterization, and potential applications for gas sensing

Yinian Zhu

Proceedings Volume 6005, 60050K (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.630775

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Gas lasers, Carbon monoxide, Refractive index, Fiber lasers, Gas sensors, Silica, Photonic crystal fibers, Sensors, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2004 Paper

Highly compact temperature-insensitive phase-shifted and multiple-phase-shifted long-period fiber gratings by use of a CO2 laser

Yinian Zhu, Ping Shum, X. Chen, C. H. Tan, Hui-Wen Bay, C. Lu

Proceedings Volume 5622, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590742

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Phase shifts, Fabrication, Signal attenuation, Optical filters, Cladding, Chlorine, Temperature metrology, Single mode fibers, Fiber lasers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2003

Device for concatenation of phase-shifted long-period grating and its application as gain-flattening fiber filter

Yinian Zhu, Pieter Swart, Beatrys Lacquet, Ping Shum, Chao Lu, Stephanus Spammer

OE, Vol. 42, Issue 05, (May 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1564105

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Phase shifts, Optical filters, Ultraviolet radiation, Cladding, Refractive index, Wavelength division multiplexing, Fiber Bragg gratings, Optical engineering, Dense wavelength division multiplexing

Proceedings Article | 28 August 2002 Paper

Photonic crystal fibers and their applications in optical communications and sensors

Yinian Zhu, Chao Lu, Ping Shum

Proceedings Volume 4904, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.481255

KEYWORDS: Cladding, Optical fibers, Refractive index, Optical communications, Waveguides, Dispersion, Sensors, Photonic crystal fibers, Silica, Sensing systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2001

Chirp tuning of a fiber Bragg grating by using different tapered transducers and loading procedures: an application in the accelerometer

Yinian Zhu, Beatrys Lacquet, Stephanus Spammer

OE, Vol. 40, Issue 10, (October 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1403740

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Transducers, Sensors, Reflectivity, Reflection, Temperature metrology, Data modeling, Modulation, Optical engineering, Communication engineering

Proceedings Article | 8 May 2001 Paper

Wavelength-tunable add/drop multiplexer for dense wavelength division multiplexing using long-period gratings and fiber stretchers

Yinian Zhu, Pieter Swart, Beatrys Lacquet

Proceedings Volume 4416, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.427042

KEYWORDS: Wavelength tuning, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Multiplexers, Ferroelectric materials, Cladding, Optical design, Fiber Bragg gratings, Channel projecting optics, Structured optical fibers, Ceramics

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2001 Paper

Design of phase-shifted long-period grating device and its application as gain-flattening fiber filter

Yinian Zhu, Beatrys Lacquet, Pieter Swart

Proceedings Volume 4416, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.427044

KEYWORDS: Phase shifts, Optical filters, Optical amplifiers, Optical design, Cladding, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Telecommunications, Fiber Bragg gratings, Refractive index, Fiber amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 9 November 2000 Paper

Chirp tuning of a fiber Bragg grating by using different tapered transducers and loading procedures

Yinian Zhu

Proceedings Volume 4185, 418532 (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2302253

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Transducers, Sensors, Reflectivity, Optical fibers, Bragg gratings, Magnetism, Ceramics, Modulation, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 9 October 2000 Paper

Design of a phase-shifted long-period grating device and its application as a gain-flattening fiber filter

Yinian Zhu, Beatrys Lacquet, Pieter Swart

Proceedings Volume 4225, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.402684

KEYWORDS: Phase shifts, Optical amplifiers, Optical filters, Optical design, Telecommunications, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Fiber Bragg gratings, Refractive index, Fiber amplifiers, Cladding

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Proceedings Article | 6 October 2000 Paper

Chirp tuning of a fiber Bragg grating by using different tapered transducers and loading procedures: an application in the accelerometer

Yinian Zhu, Stephanus Spammer, Beatrys Lacquet, Pieter Swart

Proceedings Volume 4231, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.402782

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Transducers, Sensors, Reflection, Reflectivity, Optical fibers, Magnetism, Optical testing, Modulation, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 6 October 2000 Paper

Design of phase-shifted long-period grating device and its application as gain-flattening fiber filter

Yinian Zhu, Beatrys Lacquet, Pieter Swart

Proceedings Volume 4231, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.402783

KEYWORDS: Phase shifts, Optical amplifiers, Optical filters, Optical design, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Telecommunications, Fiber Bragg gratings, Refractive index, Fiber amplifiers, Cladding

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 1999 Paper

Optical fiber Bragg grating accelerometer

Stephanus Spammer, Peter Fuhr, Yinian Zhu, Anatoli Chtcherbakov

Proceedings Volume 3740, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347726

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Optical fibers, Demodulation, Signal detection, Modulation, Refractive index, Fiber optics sensors, Spectrum analysis

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 1996 Paper

Photosensitivity studies of Sm+2/Sm+3 doped aluminosilicate fiber

Yinian Zhu

Proceedings Volume 2893, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.252014

KEYWORDS: Samarium, Ions, Argon ion lasers, Glasses, Ion lasers, Absorption, Fiber lasers, Germanium, Laser cutting, Cladding

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