Optical Sensors and Micro-devices Lab

Summary:

The research interests of our laboratory are focused on the development of advanced optical sensing techniques based on novel optical fiber devices such as Mach-Zehnder interferometer, extrinsic all optical fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer or thin-metal film coated optical fiber (stretched, hetero-core, D-shape, U-bend, etc.). The goal of our work is to develop low cost optical sensors for monitoring physical, chemical and/or biological parameters, as well as, their application in the priority industries (Health, Food, Pharmaceutics, Environment, Building, etc.).

Technologies / Techniques:

Optical fiber interferometry, Evanescent Field and Surface Plasmon Resonance.

Material and Equipment:

Optical fiber with various diameters and geometries, Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Poly (methyl methacrylate), Laser diode and LED with different wavelengths, Optical power meter, Optical Spectrum Analyzer (Yokowaga AQ-6315A), Flame brushing Tapering System, Fiber optic fusion splicing and cutting machine, displacement stages (1, 2, and 3 axes, manuals and automatics), and Optical tables.

For more information please contact:

Dr. David Monzón Hernández
Phone: 4414200 ext. 140
Building: A
Location: Door 206