Date Available
12-7-2011
Year of Publication
2006
Document Type
Thesis
College
Engineering
Department
Electrical Engineering
First Advisor
Todd Hastings
Abstract
Polymer waveguides present a potentially low cost alternative to electronics in communication systems. Polymers offer relatively straightforward and economical fabrication when compared to conventional materials. In this study, a fabrication process for Bragg gratings in polymer waveguides was developed. Waveguides were designed using finite-element analysis, patterned via e-beam lithography, and a detailed fabrication method was developed. Surface-Plasmon Resonance (SPR) is a widely accepted method for biological and chemical sensing. Measurement of bulk refractive index changes and specific surface binding is a crucial part in any biosensing. Design and fabrication of a novel self-referencing SPR sensor is described and its functionality is tested.
Recommended Citation
Pochiraju, Sandhya, "Fabrication of Polymer Based Optical Devices for Communication and Sensing" (2006). University of Kentucky Master's Theses. 270.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/270
