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9 October 2021 Bragg PMMA tube based THz grating waveguide for sensing applications
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Abstract
Bragg hollow-core PMMA tube waveguides with varying grating structures were theoretically and experimentally investigated for the terahertz (THz) chemical material sensor applications. Compared with single-layer tube, the multi-layer Bragg cases can produce a delayed response in the time domain with an improved extinction ratio. A double tube combination consisted of a thick double-groove chirped grating tube and a thin single-groove chirped grating one can realize an improved detection sensitivity. With different extinction ratio of the measured THz spectra, ethanol and vinegar can be distinguished with a sensitivity of about 18 dB/mL. The proposed multi-layer hollow-core grating waveguide can be further applied for the THz gas sensing applications.
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Jian Chen, Qi Yao, Jijun Feng, and Dawei Zhang "Bragg PMMA tube based THz grating waveguide for sensing applications", Proc. SPIE 11898, Holography, Diffractive Optics, and Applications XI, 118981D (9 October 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2601997
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KEYWORDS
Terahertz radiation

Waveguides

Polymethylmethacrylate

Multilayers

Biological and chemical sensing

Cladding

Liquids

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