A Advancing Optical Sensing Through Tapered Optical Fiber and Tilted Fiber Bragg Gratings: Fundamentals, Trends, And Hybrid Possibilities

Authors

  • Abdulfatah Abushagur Center for Fiber Networking and Communication, COE for Intelligent Network, Multimedia University
  • siti azlida Ibrahim Multimedia University
  • Zulfadzli Yusoff
  • Ahmad Ashrif A Bakar Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53655/joe.t2778u

Keywords:

Tilted fiber Bragg grating, TFBG sensor, Tapered optical fiber, Biosensor, Biochemical sensors

Abstract

A label-free optical biosensor presents an innovative solution for biochemical detection, besides tapered optical fiber (TOF), Tilted fiber Bragg gratings (TFBGs) have been shown to have distinctive properties that enable the creation of highly precise sensors, especially in biochemical realm, while maintaining cost efficiency in both manufacturing and signal interrogation. This review compares both the TFBGs and TOF, Emphasizing the latest developments in their fabrication techniques, sensing mechanisms, and limitations. Most recent achievements of both will be discussed through examples from the literature. Pros and cons will be assessed and discuss the potential advantages of combining both structures.

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01-12-2025

How to Cite

Abushagur, A., Ibrahim, siti azlida, Yusoff, Z., & Ashrif A Bakar, A. (2025). A Advancing Optical Sensing Through Tapered Optical Fiber and Tilted Fiber Bragg Gratings: Fundamentals, Trends, And Hybrid Possibilities. Jurnal OptoElektronik. https://doi.org/10.53655/joe.t2778u

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Volume 4 (2025)

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TMP2025: Invited

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