Photonic band gap fibres: the new way of guiding light
Photonic band gap fibres: the new way of guiding light
Photonic Bandgap Fibres (PBGFs) are a radically new class of optical fibres whose guiding properties rely on the existence of photonic bandgaps. These fibres can guide light within an air-core thanks to a periodic array of micrometer-size holes running along the fibre length [1], see Fig 1a,b. PBGF have opened up numerous possibilities in photonics, largely through their ability to overcome the limitations of conventional optical fibres, for example by permitting guidance of light at wavelengths where silica fibres present high loss. They offer great prospects for communications due to the potential for low loss that results from the light being guided in air. In addition, these features make them ideal for sensors since there can be a large overlap between the light and gases, liquids, or nanoparticles introduced into the central hole. Such fibres could then be used wherever high sensitivity detectors are needed such as in the bio-medical field, or even for homeland security applications.
Amezcua-Correa, Rodrigo
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Broderick, N.G.
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Petrovich, M.N.
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Richardson, D.J.
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12 December 2006
Amezcua-Correa, Rodrigo
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Broderick, N.G.
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Petrovich, M.N.
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Richardson, D.J.
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Amezcua-Correa, Rodrigo, Broderick, N.G., Petrovich, M.N. and Richardson, D.J.
(2006)
Photonic band gap fibres: the new way of guiding light.
Annual Parliamentary Reception and Competition for Britain's Younger Engineers, London, UK.
12 Dec 2006.
1 pp
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Abstract
Photonic Bandgap Fibres (PBGFs) are a radically new class of optical fibres whose guiding properties rely on the existence of photonic bandgaps. These fibres can guide light within an air-core thanks to a periodic array of micrometer-size holes running along the fibre length [1], see Fig 1a,b. PBGF have opened up numerous possibilities in photonics, largely through their ability to overcome the limitations of conventional optical fibres, for example by permitting guidance of light at wavelengths where silica fibres present high loss. They offer great prospects for communications due to the potential for low loss that results from the light being guided in air. In addition, these features make them ideal for sensors since there can be a large overlap between the light and gases, liquids, or nanoparticles introduced into the central hole. Such fibres could then be used wherever high sensitivity detectors are needed such as in the bio-medical field, or even for homeland security applications.
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Published date: 12 December 2006
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Annual Parliamentary Reception and Competition for Britain's Younger Engineers, London, UK, 2006-12-12 - 2006-12-12
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/65760
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Rodrigo Amezcua-Correa
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N.G. Broderick
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