Abstract
Microstructured optical fiber inline cavity designs are presented with lengths
less than 60 µm, mode volumes less than 3 (λ<sub>0</sub>/<i>n</i>)<sup>3</sup>,
and <i>Q</i> factors exceeding 3000. The device geometries are consistent with the fiber
postprocessing capabilities of focused ion beam or femtosecond micromachining. The
devices are based on introducing a longitudinally periodic hole array into a
microstructured optical fiber. The micromachined fiber dispersion is calculated using
the 3-D finite-different time-domain method. Bandgap frequencies, confined cavity mode
frequencies, and quality factors are presented. Application of the device as a
fast-response-time refractometer is explored, and sensitivities of 150 nm per refractive
index unit are predicted.
© 2012 IEEE
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