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3D printing technology for tapered optical fiber protection with gas sensing possibilities

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Resumo:Abstract: We present a new procedure for protecting micro-optical fibers (tapered fibers) by using the 3-dimension (3D) printing technology. A standard single-mode optical fiber was tapered down to the diameter of 1 mu m and embedded in a polymeric matrix obtained by an additive manufacturing routine. We show that the proposed structure protects the fiber taper against environmental humidity while keeping permeability to gas flow and the possibility of the realization of gas detection experiments. To our knowledge, this is the first time 3D printed casings were applied to protect fiber tapers from humidity deterioration. We envisage this new approach will allow the development of new fiber taper devices to better resist in humid environments
Autores principais:Souza, Kaleb Roncatti de, 1998-
Outros Autores:Osório, Jonas Henrique, 1989-; Carvalho, Juliana Barboza, 1986-; Lima, Beatriz Mota, 1996-; Cordeiro, Cristiano Monteiro de Barros, 1973-
Assunto:Impressão tridimensional Fibras óticas Printing, three-dimensional Optical fibers Artigo original Additive manufacturing Tapered fibers Sensing
Ano:2020
País:Brasil
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:IBICT
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Oasisbr
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Resumo:Abstract: We present a new procedure for protecting micro-optical fibers (tapered fibers) by using the 3-dimension (3D) printing technology. A standard single-mode optical fiber was tapered down to the diameter of 1 mu m and embedded in a polymeric matrix obtained by an additive manufacturing routine. We show that the proposed structure protects the fiber taper against environmental humidity while keeping permeability to gas flow and the possibility of the realization of gas detection experiments. To our knowledge, this is the first time 3D printed casings were applied to protect fiber tapers from humidity deterioration. We envisage this new approach will allow the development of new fiber taper devices to better resist in humid environments

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