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Fiber optic sensing device and method of making and operating the same

US7228017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/7706
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A chemical sensing device comprises a fiber core and a fiber cladding. The fiber core comprises an index-modulated grating region having an apodized profile configured for increasing shedding of light into the fiber cladding, and the fiber cladding of the chemical sensing device is configured for reflecting at least some of the deflected light back towards the fiber core. The sensing device is applicable in methods and systems for sensing chemicals.

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