In-line single-mode fiber variable optical attenuator based on electrically addressable microdroplets
Duduś, A. and Blue, R. and Zagnoni, M. and Stewart, G. and Uttamchandani, D. (2014) In-line single-mode fiber variable optical attenuator based on electrically addressable microdroplets. Applied Physics Letters, 105 (2). 021105. ISSN 0003-6951
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Abstract
We report an in-line, fiber optic, broadband variable optical attenuator employing a side-polished, single-mode optical fiber integrated on a digital microfluidics platform. The system is designed to electrically translate a liquid droplet along the polished surface of an optical fiber using electrowetting forces. This fiber optic device has the advantage of no moving mechanical parts and lends itself to miniaturization. A maximum attenuation of 25 dB has been obtained in the wavelength range between 1520 nm and 1560 nm.
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Duduś, A., Blue, R. ![]() ![]() ![]() | Item type: | Article |
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ID code: | 50059 |
Keywords: | in-line broadband optical fiber, variable optical attenuators (VOAs), optofluidics technology, miniaturised systems, optical communications, Optics. Light, Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) |
Subjects: | Science > Physics > Optics. Light |
Department: | University of Strathclyde > University of Strathclyde Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering Technology and Innovation Centre > Advanced Science and Technology Technology and Innovation Centre > Bionanotechnology |
Depositing user: | Pure Administrator |
Date deposited: | 28 Oct 2014 11:26 |
Last modified: | 20 Jan 2021 21:23 |
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URI: | https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/50059 |
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