Innovative fiber optic sensor for hydrogen detection

Nicolas Javahiraly*, Cedric Perrotton, Martin Slaman, Bernard Dam, Patrick Meyrueis

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Abstract

A new design of a fiber optic sensor using Palladium as a sensitive layer is presented. In this new configuration, a transducer layer is deposited on a multimode fiber (without the optical cladding). The transducer layer is a multilayer stack based on a silver, a silica and a Pd layer. The spectral modulation of the light transmitted by the fiber allows to detect hydrogen. The sensor is only sensitive to the Transverse Magnetic polarized light and the Transverse Electric polarized light can be used as a reference signal. The multilayer thickness defines the sensor performance. The Silica thickness tunes the resonant wavelength, whereas the silver and Pd thickness determines the sensor sensitivity. We present some results obtained for different multilayer Pd configurations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhotonic Applications for Aerospace, Transportation, and Harsh Environment III
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventPhotonic Applications for Aerospace, Transportation, and Harsh Environment III - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 23 Apr 201224 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8368
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferencePhotonic Applications for Aerospace, Transportation, and Harsh Environment III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period23/04/1224/04/12

Keywords

  • fiber optic sensor
  • hydrogen detection
  • metal hybrid

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