Photonic crystal fiber Bragg grating based sensors:opportunities for applications in healthcare

Abstract

We review the state-of-the-art in photonic crystal fiber (PCF) and microstructured polymer optical fiber (mPOF) based mechanical sensing. We first introduce how the unique properties of PCF can benefit Bragg grating based temperature insensitive pressure and transverse load sensing. Then we describe how the latest developments in mPOF Bragg grating technology can enhance optical fiber pressure sensing. Finally we explain how the integration of specialty fiber sensor technology with bio-compatible polymer based micro-technology provides great opportunities for fiber sensors in the field of healthcare.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.901240
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
Additional Information: Berghmans, Francis; Geernaert, Thomas; Sulejmani, Sanne; Thienpont, Hugo; Van Steenberge, Geert; Van Hoe, Bram; Dubruel, Peter; Urbanczyk, Waclaw; Mergo, Pawel; Webb, David J.; Kalli, Kyriacos; Van Roosbroeck, Jan; Sugden, Kate, "Photonic crystal fiber Bragg grating based sensors : opportunities for applications in healthcare", Optical sensor and biophotonics III., ed. Jürgen Popp; Dennis L. Matthews; Jie Tian; Chih-Chung Yang. Vol. 8311 SPIE, 2011. (SPIE proceedings). Copyright 2011 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic electronic or print reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.901240
Event Title: 2011 Asia Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition
Event Type: Other
Event Dates: 2011-11-13 - 2011-11-16
Uncontrolled Keywords: photonic crystal fiber,microstructured optical fiber,optical fiber sensor,fiber Bragg grating,biocompatible,biomechanical,polymer,embedded,micro-technology
ISBN: 978-0-8194-8959-3, 978-0-8194-8961-6, 978-0-8194-8955-5
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Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2013 13:45
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PURE Output Type: Conference contribution
Published Date: 2011-11-01
Authors: Berghmans, Francis
Geernaert, Thomas
Sulejmani, Sanne
Thienpont, Hugo
van Steenberge, Geert
Van Hoe, Bram
Dubruel, Peter
Urbanczyk, Waclaw
Mergo, Pawel
Webb, David J. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-5495-1296)
Kalli, Kyriacos
Van Roosbroeck, Jan
Sugden, Kate (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-6323-1082)

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