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Yi Li, Yinping Miao, Fang Wang

    Optics Express
    |January 18, 2019
    PubMed
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    This study introduces a compact optical fiber sensor for detecting low refractive index (RI) changes. The serial-tilted-tapered fiber (STTF) sensor demonstrates high sensitivity, making it suitable for chemical and biological applications.

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