Article
Optics
Mostafa Khalil, Hao Sun, Essam Berikaa, David Plant, Lawrence R. Chen
Summary: We propose and demonstrate an electrically reconfigurable waveguide Bragg grating filters in silicon-on-insulator using a multiple-contact heater element. By controlling the heat distribution of the heated segments, different filter spectral responses can be achieved, which are applicable for both wavelength division multiplexing systems and optical signal processing applications.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Suneetha Sebastian, P. Shiva Prasad, Kiran Michael, Sandhya Avvaru, Sundarrajan Asokan
Summary: This article presents a method to improve the hydro-acoustic sensitivity of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors through clad-etching and polymer packaging. The proposed underwater acoustic sensor system is characterized and validated using a standard lead zirconate titanate (PZT)-based hydrophone, achieving a significant enhancement in acoustic pressure sensitivity compared to a bare FBG sensor. The system demonstrates excellent linear response and repeatability, with a minimum detectable acoustic pressure of approximately 1 Pa/ (Hz)(1/2) and a maximum responsivity of approximately 100 nm/MPa.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Weijie Gao, Wendy S. L. Lee, Xiongbin Yu, Masayuki Fujita, Tadao Nagatsuma, Christophe Fumeaux, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: Effective-medium-clad dielectric waveguides are constructed in a high-resistivity float-zone silicon wafer, with claddings defined by deep subwavelength perforations. These waveguides support both E-11(x) and E-11(y) modes with low loss and low dispersion. The investigation extends to analyzing dispersion, cross-polarization, crosstalk, bends, and crossings over an operation frequency range of 220-330 GHz (WR-3 band).
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TERAHERTZ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Optics
Haimei Luo, Yangyang Liu, Liyuan Nie, Zeng Wang, Xiaoyong Gao, Yifan Wang, Jiajia Zhao, Guiqiang Liu, Shaoyi Xu
Summary: In this paper, a temperature-insensitive ferrofluid-clad microfiber Bragg Grating magnetic field sensor is proposed, which effectively suppresses thermal property through diameter optimization. The experimental results show that the reflection spectrum shift of the MF-BG is substantially small within the range of 20-80 degrees C when its diameter is around 2.94 μm. The thermal stable sensor exhibits a magnetic field sensitivity of 0.667 pm/Gs with a linearity of more than 0.985 at 20 degrees C.
Article
Optics
Martin W. McCall, Stefanos Fr. Koufidis
Summary: A new mechanism of Bragg phenomenon, occurring in a uniform medium through resonant tuning of the medium parameters, is identified. This mechanism leads to reflection over a broad wavelength range, similar to a metal, but with polarization dependence. An embodiment with loss and material dispersion is discussed, along with practical realizations within the capabilities of current meta-media technology at terahertz and optical frequencies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zichuang Li, Lei Liang, Hui Wang, Shu Dai, Ke Jiang, Zhiyuan Song
Summary: A novel medium-frequency accelerometer, based on fiber Bragg grating and flexible hinges, has been proposed in this paper. The differential structure doubles the sensitivity of the sensor while avoiding temperature effects. The proposed sensor shows good temperature self-compensation function and lateral anti-interference capability.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jiajin Zheng, Sen Zhang, Yixin Liu, Shanshan Cao, Hui Cao, Peng Lv, Kehan Yu, Wei Wei
Summary: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common and lack effective treatments. Real-time monitoring of body posture and movement state using wearable high-sensitive double-clad fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors may be an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of MSD. The results demonstrate the high accuracy and improved sensitivity of the double-clad FBG sensors, making them a reliable assessment tool for clinical trials of MSD.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Optics
Sushant Kumar, Naif Alshamrani, Andrew Grieco, Yeshaiahu Fainman
Summary: Bragg-grating based cavities and coupler designs provide opportunities for flexible allocation of bandwidth and spectrum in silicon photonic devices. This work presents a design and experimental validation of a cascaded contra-directional Bragg-grating coupler with improved performance compared to conventional apodized gratings.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Huiye Qiu, Jinchun Niu, Xiong Liang, Xiuqiu Shen, Tingge Dai, Ping Yu, Rui Cheng
Summary: In this study, we demonstrate flat-top, sharp-edge, silicon add-drop filters using apodized grating-assisted contradirectional couplers (contra-DCs). By applying Gaussian apodization and complementary lateral-misalignment modulation, our devices achieve improved spectral responses with high sidelobe suppression ratios. The series-cascaded devices show even higher SLSRs and sharper filtering edges.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuri O. Barmenkov, Pablo Muniz-Canovas, Alexander Kir'yanov, Vicente Aboites, Jose-Luis Cruz, Miguel Andres
Summary: This paper discusses the effective reflection of a fiber Bragg grating and its dependency on laser power when used as an output coupler in a ytterbium-doped fiber laser. The authors propose an experimental technique based on spectral and power analysis and derive simple formulas to obtain intra-cavity power and grating effective reflection. The study shows a significant decrease in effective reflection with increasing laser power due to spectral broadening.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Shuting Liu, Qingwen Liu, Shuangxiang Zhao, Zuyuan He
Summary: In this letter, a white-light-driven self-reference sensing system with fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) is proposed to achieve multiplexed high-resolution vibration sensing. The system demonstrates a high strain resolution and no observable cross talk.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Markus Lindner, Andrea Stadler, Georg Hamann, Bennet Fischer, Martin Jakobi, Florian Heilmeier, Constantin Bauer, Wolfram Volk, Alexander W. Koch, Johannes Roths
Summary: This study investigated the response of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) embedded in cast aluminum parts under thermal and mechanical load. Results showed good agreement with a theoretical model, and embedded FBGs showed no hysteresis and had reproducible sensor response under all conditions, making them suitable for creating metallic smart structures and packaged fiber optic sensors for harsh environments.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Min Shao, Junjun Liang, Hong Gao, Dakuan Yu, Xueguang Qiao
Summary: This study designs and demonstrates a medium and low frequency fiber Bragg grating (FBG) based acceleration sensor with a single-axis single-arc hinge-shaped sensitization structure. The theoretical formula for the sensor's resonance frequency and sensitivity is provided, and the stress distribution, characteristic frequency, and amplitude frequency characteristics of the sensor are simulated and optimized. Experimental results show that the sensor has a resonance frequency of 630 Hz, a flat frequency range of 30-300 Hz, and an acceleration sensitivity of 57.77 pm/g. The sensor exhibits high sensitivity, a wide flat frequency range, and strong transverse anti-interference ability, meeting the requirements for acceleration detection in the petroleum exploration field.
OPTICAL FIBER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Wang Hao, Cao Shan-Shan, Su Jun-Hao, Xu Hai-Tao, Wang Zhen, Zheng Jia-Jin, Wei Wei
Summary: This paper proposes a temperature monitoring system for quasi-distributed lithium battery based on double clad Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG), which can accurately measure the temperature field and bulge deformation of the lithium battery pack. The system has high precision, good stability, and anti-interference capability.
ACTA PHYSICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hao Sun, Bruno Taglietti, Yue Wang, Lawrence R. Chen
Summary: Bragg gratings (BGs) are widely used in microwave photonic signal processing and systems due to their customizable amplitude and phase responses. Waveguide BGs (WBGs) are compact and easily integrated with other components to build MWP systems. Subwavelength grating (SWG) waveguides and passive devices in silicon-on-insulator (SOI) have enabled the development of breakthrough devices based on anisotropic metamaterials.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Siti Nailah Mastura Zainarry, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: This paper presents a frequency-reconfigurable zero-scanning singlefeed antenna that combines two planar back-to-back quarter-wave patch antennas. The antenna utilizes open-circuited stub-loaded varactors connected to the sides of the radiating apertures for reconfigurability. By tuning the bias voltages to the varactors, the resonance frequency and relative phase of the two patches can be adjusted, enabling continuous tuning of the operation frequency and scanning of a radiation null in one plane. Experimental validation of the antenna prototype confirms the potential of the design concept.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Purna B. B. Samal, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: This article presents a wearable textile multiband antenna with a full ground plane for wireless body area network (WBAN) applications. The antenna utilizes bandwidth enhancement techniques and a new independent resonance to achieve multiband operation, including the UWB standard. It is operable in the UWB high band and WLAN bands at 2.45 and 5 GHz, and offers a desired directional radiation pattern and strong radiation performance under different conditions.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION
(2023)
Article
Optics
Xiaolong You, Rajour T. T. Ako, Madhu Bhaskaran, Sharath Sriram, Christophe Fumeaux, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: This paper presents a three-layer metasurface-based planar circular polarizer with strong and broadband chirality, overcoming the limitations of conventional non-planar designs and allowing for adjustable functionality and operating bandwidth. Experimental results show that this structure maintains a 15 dB extinction ratio and a transmission efficiency above 92.7% from 251 to 293 GHz. Furthermore, by adjusting the air gap spacings between the metallic layers, it can operate at nearby frequency ranges and is robust to deviations in the air gap spacings.
LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mingxiang Stephen Li, Ta Van Mai, Christophe Fumeaux, Safumi Suzuki, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: A slot-based RTD structure is proposed to simplify the fabrication process, but it causes an unexpected large tilt angle in the main lobe of its radiation pattern. To solve this issue, a series-fed patch array design is introduced and it directs leakage surface waves to the broadside direction. The simulation and experimental results demonstrate improved radiation performance and potential for future array-level designs and flat lens systems.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TERAHERTZ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Mingxiang Stephen Li, Rajour Tanyi Ako, Sharath Sriram, Christophe Fumeaux, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: Uniform illumination is crucial for tera-hertz imaging, and converting a Gaussian beam to a flat top beam is necessary. This study presents a single metasurface lens that efficiently converts a quasi-Gaussian beam to a flat top beam in the near-field region. The design process is divided into three sections to minimize simulation time, and experimental validation confirms high-efficiency conversion at 275 GHz.
Article
Physics, Applied
Alan Gardin, Jeremy Bourhill, Vincent Vlaminck, Christian Person, Christophe Fumeaux, Vincent Castel, Giuseppe C. Tettamanzi
Summary: The interaction between microwave photons and magnons is well described by the Zeeman coupling between spins and a magnetic field. However, under the rotating wave approximation, the phase factor accompanying the magnon-photon interaction becomes important when two magnon modes simultaneously couple with two cavity resonances. This phase difference, resulting from the various coupling phases in the system, can either preserve or destroy two potential applications of hybrid photon-magnon systems, dark-mode memories and cavity-mediated coupling. The observable consequences of the coupling phase in this system resemble a discrete Pancharatnam-Berry phase, which has potential applications in quantum information processing and nonreciprocal devices via cavity engineering.
PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Harrison Lees, Cameron Hayes, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: For on-site measurements, compact electronic-based terahertz systems may replace large and expensive conventional terahertz pulse time domain systems. However, the detection of phase in received signals by common electronic detectors complicates the characterization of multilayer samples. In this study, we propose a practical method using swept-source terahertz coherence tomography in reflection configuration for the characterization of in-container liquid samples.
IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Panisa Dechwechprasit, Harrison Lees, Daniel Headland, Christophe Fumeaux, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: This article introduces a reconfigurable switch device used in terahertz circuit and system designs to control and manipulate the flow of terahertz signals. The experimental results show that the switch has low insertion loss and high extinction ratio, and has the potential to achieve reconfigurable beam control in future applications.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yuan Yuan, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: This paper proposes a pattern optimization method for a beam-steerable dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) array fed by a two-stage feeding network based on varactor-based phase shifter pairs. The method corrects unexpected pattern distortions, such as inaccurate beam direction caused by material and fabrication tolerance, through calibration and measurement of the feeding network and radiation patterns. Phase differences on the phase shifter pair are identified based on observed distortions. Two scenarios of accurate beam direction correction are illustrated to verify the proposed process. The optimized patterns measured demonstrate the efficiency and practicality of the proposed pattern optimization for the beam-steerable array fed by varactor-based phase shifters.
2023 IEEE RADIO AND ANTENNA DAYS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN, RADIO
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xiaoyang Yin, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: A button antenna is proposed for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN) using the principle of Huygens source to achieve desired end-fire patterns. Experimental validation shows that the prototype is capable of partially covering the U-NII band and validates the expected patterns in free-space and on-phantom scenarios.
2023 5TH AUSTRALIAN MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, AMS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yuan Yuan, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: A differential phase shifter pair is demonstrated to provide a full 360 degrees phase difference between two output ports. With the differential pair configuration, it requires less phase dynamic range compared to conventional phase shifters. The phase shifter pair is able to continuously produce a full 360 degrees phase difference with good agreement between simulation and measurement, showing promise and practicality for microwave and antenna applications.
2023 5TH AUSTRALIAN MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, AMS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Linxi Chen, Weijie Gao, Christophe Fumeaux, Withawat Withayachumnankul
Summary: We propose a broadband filter based on cascaded effective-medium-cladded all-silicon Bragg gratings, which has a compact size of 17 mm x 3.9 mm x 0.25 mm. The filter covers the whole IEEE terahertz wireless communications band from 252-325 GHz with an average rejection level of 20 dB, and has a passband from 220-252 GHz with the insertion loss less than -3 dB. The introduction of a longitudinal effective-medium slot in the middle of the host waveguide significantly increases the filtering bandwidth and rejection level, reducing the filter footprint and providing additional design flexibility compared to conventional Bragg grating filters. Such a broadband filter can be used in terahertz communication systems, terahertz sensors, and other emerging terahertz technologies.
2023 5TH AUSTRALIAN MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, AMS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tianchang Ma, Nghia Nguyen-Trong, Quoc Hung Dang, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: Two wideband 3D-printed multi-port cylindrical dielectric resonator antennas are proposed in this paper. The first antenna excites an omnidirectional and a broadside mode using a central probe feed and a slot coupling feed, respectively. The second design further expands the antenna functionality and achieves tri-polarization by adding one more slot coupling feed. Using a 3D-printed cylindrical dielectric resonator with three concentric layers of various permittivities, relatively wide bandwidths of 27.0% and 26.4% are achieved for the dual-port and tri-port antennas. The dual-port antenna is fabricated and measured, while the tri-port antenna is simulated to validate the design concepts.
2023 5TH AUSTRALIAN MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, AMS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Quoc Hung Dang, Nghia Nguyen-Trong, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux
Summary: This paper presents a frequency-reconfigurable wearable textile antenna operating in the UHF band for RFID applications. The antenna achieves a wide frequency tuning range of 27.6% covering the 0.923 GHz ISM radio bands. The design concept is validated through manufacturing and experimental characterization of the proposed antenna.
2023 5TH AUSTRALIAN MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, AMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jan C. Balzer, Clara J. Saraceno, Martin Koch, Priyansha Kaurav, Ullrich R. Pfeiffer, Withawat Withayachumnankul, Thomas Kuerner, Andreas Stoehr, Mohammed El-Absi, Ali Al-Haj Abbas, Thomas Kaiser, Andreas Czylwik
Summary: Terahertz systems offer enormous bandwidths for powerful spectroscopy and high-resolution imaging, as well as potential applications in communication and indoor localization.
IEEE JOURNAL OF MICROWAVES
(2023)