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Embedding optical microfiber coil resonators in Teflon.

Fei Xu1, Gilberto Brambilla

  • 1Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom. fex@orc.soton.ac.uk

Optics Letters
|August 3, 2007
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Researchers developed a novel method for manufacturing optical microfiber coil resonators embedded in Teflon. This compact and robust device demonstrates high performance, offering potential for various applications.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Materials Science
  • Optical Engineering

Background:

  • Optical microfiber resonators are crucial components in various photonic applications.
  • Existing fabrication methods may lack robustness or compactness for certain uses.
  • Teflon offers unique properties like low refractive index and chemical resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel method for manufacturing optical microfiber coil resonators embedded in Teflon.
  • To investigate and optimize the Teflon coating process for resonator fabrication.
  • To characterize the performance of the embedded microfiber coil resonators.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication involved wrapping an optical microfiber around a low refractive index rod.
  • A Teflon resin coating was applied to embed the microfiber coil.

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  • The coating process parameters were systematically investigated.
  • Optical performance was measured, including resonance, free spectral range, and Q factor.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully manufactured optical microfiber coil resonators embedded in Teflon.
    • Observed optical resonances exceeding 9 dB.
    • Measured a free spectral range of approximately 0.8 nm.
    • Achieved Q factors greater than 6000 for the embedded resonators.

    Conclusions:

    • The demonstrated method provides a novel way to create compact, robust, and portable optical microfiber coil resonators.
    • The Teflon embedding enhances device durability and portability.
    • The achieved performance metrics indicate suitability for advanced photonic applications.