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This study introduces an enhanced photothermal spectroscopy method using a bent microfiber for precise gas detection. The novel approach significantly improves sensitivity and dynamic range for applications like acetylene sensing.

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Area of Science:

Optical Spectroscopy
Fiber Optic Sensors
Gas Detection

Background:

Photothermal spectroscopy in optical pump-probe configurations is established for microfiber gas detection.
Current photothermal gas sensor performance limits high-precision applications.
Need for improved sensitivity, dynamic range, and stability in fiber-optic gas sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an advanced gas sensing method using mode-phase-difference photothermal spectroscopy.
To enhance photothermal detection efficiency via a bent biconically tapered microfiber.
To achieve high-accuracy detection of characteristic gases, specifically acetylene (C2H2).

Main Methods:

Utilized a tapered optical fiber with a locally bent region as the sensing element.
Employed a piezoelectric transducer to precisely tune the bending angle and control mode interference.
Investigated the effect of bending on mode interference and power distribution for enhanced detection.

Main Results:

Achieved highly accurate C2H2 detection using a 2 μm diameter, 2 cm length microfiber.
Demonstrated a noise-equivalent concentration as low as 27 ppb and a dynamic range of 6 orders of magnitude.
Observed signal fluctuation within 1.1% over 4 h continuous operation and a response time of 15 s.

Conclusions:

The proposed bent microfiber photothermal spectroscopy offers high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range.
The method exhibits excellent long-term stability and fast response, suitable for practical gas detection.
Presents a compact, cost-effective, and high-performance fiber-optic gas sensing strategy.