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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Microfluidics
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • Microfluidic devices offer precise fluid control.
    • Optical attenuators are crucial for managing light signal intensity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To fabricate and characterize a novel microfluidic variable optical attenuator.
    • To demonstrate optical attenuation by manipulating fluid refractive indices within a waveguide.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of an optical waveguide with an integrated microfluidic channel.
    • Introduction of an opening in the waveguide cladding for channel integration.
    • Utilizing fluids with varying refractive indices to control optical output power.

    Main Results:

    • Successful integration of a microfluidic channel with an optical waveguide.
    • Demonstration of gradual optical power attenuation.
    • Achieved a maximum attenuation of 28 dB with a refractive index change from 1.557 to 1.584.

    Conclusions:

    • The fabricated device functions as an effective microfluidic variable optical attenuator.
    • The design allows for tunable optical attenuation through fluid manipulation.
    • This technology holds potential for applications requiring dynamic optical power control.