A ray-transfer-matrix model for hybrid fiber Fabry-Perot sensor based on graded-index multimode fiber
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- 12 July 2010
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Optics Express
- Vol. 18 (15) , 15844-15852
Abstract
A theoretical model based on the ray-transfer-matrix method is developed for explaining the principle of a graded-index multimode fiber (GI-MMF) based hybrid fiber Fabry-Perot (GI-FFP) sensor. It is verified by the numerical simulations and experimental results that the high fringe contrast of the reflective spectrum of the sensor is due to the periodic self-focusing effect of the GI-MMF. The influence of the GI-MMF length on the shape of reflective spectrum and corresponding maximum fringe contrast are investigated. Experimental results are in good agreement with the theory. A typical GI-FFP sensor is fabricated and its response to the external refractive index is measured with a maximum sensitivity of ~160 dB/RIU (Refractive Index Unit).Keywords
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