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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Micro-optical waveguides are crucial components in integrated photonics.
    • Existing solid-core waveguides often face challenges with fabrication complexity and scattering losses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and characterize a novel single-mode micro-optical waveguide utilizing a liquid core.
    • To investigate the potential of liquid-core waveguides for low-loss light propagation.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a micro-optical waveguide with a liquid core on a solid substrate and air cladding.
    • Utilizing surface tension and patterned surface energy for liquid core confinement.
    • Measurement of optical losses in waveguides of varying widths (12 μm and 9 μm).

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a stable liquid-core micro-optical waveguide structure.
    • Achieved low scattering losses attributed to the smooth liquid-air interface.
    • Measured losses of -6.0 dB/cm for 12 μm wide waveguides and -7.8 dB/cm for 9 μm wide waveguides.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed liquid-core waveguide offers a promising alternative to traditional solid-core designs.
    • The smooth liquid-air interface minimizes scattering, leading to efficient light propagation.
    • This technology has potential applications in optical sensing and communication systems.