Micro/nanofiber optical sensors

Abstract

As a low-dimensional optical fiber with diameter close to or below the wavelength of light, optical micro/nanofiber (MNF) offers a number of favorable properties for optical sensing, which have been exploited in a variety of sensing applications, including physical, chemical, and biological sensors. In this paper we review the principles and applications of silica, glass, and polymer optical micro/nanofibers for physical and chemical sensing.

Keywords

Optical microfiber / optical nanofiber / tapered fiber / physical sensor / chemical sensor / review

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