A 5-Port Photonic Lantern for Light Beam Combining

2012 ◽  
Vol 571 ◽  
pp. 261-264
Author(s):  
Qi Yan ◽  
Hai Jiao Yu ◽  
Feng Jun Tian ◽  
Wei Min Sun
Keyword(s):  
Light Beam ◽  
Light Source ◽  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Multimode Fiber ◽  
Core Diameter ◽  
Beam Combining ◽  
Narrow Bandwidth

We demonstrate a 5 port photonic lantern for light beam combining. This is a potential key component for low-cost wideband light source. The photonic lantern is a fused-taper fiber device with 5 energy delivery optical fibers into a multi-mode fiber. The input fibers have Ge-doped core diameter of 110μm and the output multimode fiber has a core diameter of 30μm. In the tapered section light in different fibers couples with each other and the multimode fiber terminal output all wavelengths of the light from 5 LED sources which be used to test the device. Different broadband sources can be obtained by using photonic lantern and different combination of LED sources. This paper shows the feasibility of using the photonic lantern to obtain wide-band light source by narrow bandwidth light sources.

1.331μm Narrow-Bandwidth Light Source Based on Polymer Micro-Blazed Grating

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hairong Wang ◽  
Xianni Gao ◽  
Guoliang Sun ◽  
Yulong Zhao ◽  
Zhuangde Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Light Source ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Diffraction Order ◽  
Blazed Grating ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Led Light ◽  
Narrow Bandwidth ◽  
Narrow Width ◽  
The Cost

In order to detect methane (CH4) accurately and reliably, this paper presents a sensor which consists of infrared diode, fixtures, blazed grating, to realize the extremely narrow-bandwidth light at wavelength of 1.331μm. Based on factors such as compatibility with the transmission characteristics of silica fiber and the cost, a LED (light-emitting diode) with center wavelength of 1.3μm is selected. The LED light is modulated as the parallel light beam. As the light is incident in a micro-blazed grating with certain angle, by diffraction and interference, the light will output the maximum light intensity of its diffraction order at 1.331 μm, which just is an absorption peak of CH4. Micro-blazed grating applied here is low cost and easy replication by various ways, which makes extreme narrow width wavelength possible. Simulation and analysis indicate the designed prototype can output 1.331μm with bandwidth from 1.32907μm to 1.332495μm. With the light source basing on light dividing system, more reliable and higher sensitive measurement of the dangerous gases such as methane and carbon monoxide (CO) can be realized.

scholarly journals Cell Density Detector Based on Light Beam Focusing

Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aoqun Jian ◽  
Huiming Li ◽  
Yixia Zhang ◽  
Qianqian Duan ◽  
Qianwu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Beam ◽  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Adherent Cells ◽  
Detection Range ◽  
Beam Focusing ◽  
Convex Lens ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Cell Counter ◽  
Collimating Lens

Although the lab-on-a-chip system has been successfully applied in a wide variety of fields, the goal of achieving a cell counter with simple operation, low cost, and high accuracy still attracts continuous research efforts. In this paper, the authors explore a cell counter based on light beam focusing to measure the density of adherent cells. In this sensor, the light emitted from the optical fibers is collimated by the collimating lens formed in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The uniformly attached adherent cells act as a convex lens, focusing the collimated light propagated through them. The intensity of the focused light indicates the density of the adherent cells. For Hela cells, a detection limit of 8.3 × 104 cells/mL with a detection range from 0.1 × 106 cells/mL to 1.0 × 106 cells/mL is achieved. This sensor is particularly useful for drug screening, cell pathology analysis, and cancer pre-diagnosis.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Variasi Jarak Sumber Cahaya Terhadap Kinerja Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) Menggunakan Ekstrak Antosianin Bunga Rossela

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-23
Author(s):  
Rafika Andari
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Light Source ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cell ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Halogen Lamp ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized

Abstrak Objektif. Penggunaan sel surya silikon saat ini masih tergolong mahal serta juga menggunakan bahan kimia yang berbahaya pada proses pembuatannya. Oleh karena itu perlu dikembangkan sel surya alternatif yang berbahan dasar murah dan ramah lingkungan, seperti DSSC (Dye Sensitized Solar Cell). Penggunaan DSSC sangat bagus dikembangkan dikarenakan proses pembuatan yang sederhana, biaya murah serta berbahan dasar organik.. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, perlu adanya pengembangan DSSC menggunakan dye dari ekstrak antosianin dari bahan alam yang banyak terdapat dilingkungan.  Material and Metode. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui karakteristik DSSC menggunakan ekstrak bunga rosella dengan variasi jarak sumber cahaya terhadap DSSC. Karakteristik yang diukur adalah nilai arus dan tegangan serta efisiensi sel.  Sebagai sumber cahaya digunakan adalah lampu halogen 150 watt. Sumber cahaya diletakkan pada jarak 10 cm, 20 cm dan 30 cm. Hasil. Karakterisasi nilai tegangan dan arus DSSC menggunakan cahaya lampu halogen dengan jarak 10 cm terhadap DSSC lebih besar dibandingkan dengan jarak 20 cm dan 30 cm. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa efisiensi sel yang berjarak 10 cm terhadap DSSC merupakan hasil terbaik arus maksimal (Imax) 0,08 mA, tegangan maksimal (Vmax) 121,7 mV. Kesimpulan. Kinerja dari DSSC dipengaruhi oleh jarak sumber cahaya yang digunakan terhadap sel. Perbedaan nilai efisiensi ini disebabkan oleh besar intensitas cahaya terhadap sel, semakin dekat jarak sumber cahaya semakin besar intensitas cahaya sehingga menghasilkan nilai efisiensi yang besar. Abstrack Objective. The use of silicon solar cells is still relatively expensive and also uses harmful chemicals in the manufacturing process. Therefore it is necessary to develop alternative solar cells that are based on inexpensive and environmentally friendly, such as DSSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell). The use of DSSC is very well prepared because of the simple manufacturing process, low cost, and organic-based. Based on this, the development of DSSC requires the use of dye from anthocyanin extracts from natural materials that are widely available in the environment. Materials and Methods. This study aims to determine the characteristics of DSSC using rosella flower extracts with variations in the distance of the light source to DSSC. The trademarks measured are current and voltage values ​​and cell efficiency. As the light source used is a 150-watt halogen lamp. Light sources are placed at a distance of 10 cm, 20 cm, and 30 cm. Results. Characterization of DSSC voltage and current values ​​using a halogen lamp with a distance of 10 cm to DSSC is more significant than a length of 20 cm and 30 cm. The test results show that the efficiency of cells within 10 cm of DSSC is the best result of maximum current (Imax) of 0.08 mA, maximum voltage (Vmax) of 121.7 mV. Conclusion. The performance of DSSC is influenced by the distance of the light source used against the cell. This difference in efficiency value is caused by the higher intensity of the light to the battery, the closer the distance of the light source, the higher the depth of the sun to produce an immense efficiency value.

scholarly journals Biophotonic sensors with integrated Si3N4-organic hybrid (SiNOH) lasers for point-of-care diagnostics

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daria Kohler ◽  
Gregor Schindler ◽  
Lothar Hahn ◽  
Johannes Milvich ◽  
Andreas Hofmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Source ◽  
Mass Production ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sensor Arrays ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Optical Biosensors ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Organic Hybrid ◽  
Point Of Care Diagnostics

AbstractEarly and efficient disease diagnosis with low-cost point-of-care devices is gaining importance for personalized medicine and public health protection. Within this context, waveguide-(WG)-based optical biosensors on the silicon-nitride (Si3N4) platform represent a particularly promising option, offering highly sensitive detection of indicative biomarkers in multiplexed sensor arrays operated by light in the visible-wavelength range. However, while passive Si3N4-based photonic circuits lend themselves to highly scalable mass production, the integration of low-cost light sources remains a challenge. In this paper, we demonstrate optical biosensors that combine Si3N4 sensor circuits with hybrid on-chip organic lasers. These Si3N4-organic hybrid (SiNOH) lasers rely on a dye-doped cladding material that are deposited on top of a passive WG and that are optically pumped by an external light source. Fabrication of the devices is simple: The underlying Si3N4 WGs are structured in a single lithography step, and the organic gain medium is subsequently applied by dispensing, spin-coating, or ink-jet printing processes. A highly parallel read-out of the optical sensor signals is accomplished with a simple camera. In our proof-of-concept experiment, we demonstrate the viability of the approach by detecting different concentrations of fibrinogen in phosphate-buffered saline solutions with a sensor-length (L-)-related sensitivity of S/L = 0.16 rad nM−1 mm−1. To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of an integrated optical circuit driven by a co-integrated low-cost organic light source. We expect that the versatility of the device concept, the simple operation principle, and the compatibility with cost-efficient mass production will make the concept a highly attractive option for applications in biophotonics and point-of-care diagnostics.

Communications optiques par interférométrie à grande différence de marche en éclairement non parallèle

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (14) ◽  
pp. 1221-1228
Author(s):  
P. Cielo ◽  
C. Delisle
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Light Beam ◽  
Light Source ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Coherence Length ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Path Difference ◽  
Optical Wave ◽  
Light Rays

A generalisation of an optical wave communication system is proposed in which a wide band light source is modulated interferometrically using a path difference longer than the coherence length (Delisle and Cielo). The behaviour of the double interferometer system is studied theoretically and experimentally for the case of a non-parallel light beam. It is concluded that results similar to those obtained previously are applicable if the changes in direction of the light rays going through both interferometers obey an expression which we derive in terms of the path difference, the angle of the ray, and the wavelength. That same relation is equally useful for determining permissible misalignment between the two interferometers as well as the degree of turbulence of the medium between the two interferometers. Finally, the restrictions imposed on the system when light is transmitted between the two interferometers by means of an optical fiber are established. [Journal translation]

scholarly journals Experimental characterization of bending effects for solid and hollow dielectric waveguides at V-band

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh-Luan Vu ◽  
Stéphane Barlerin ◽  
Yves Stricot ◽  
Ronan Sauleau ◽  
Mauro Ettorre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Radius Of Curvature ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Dielectric Waveguides ◽  
Core Diameter ◽  
Bending Angle ◽  
High Data ◽  
V Band ◽  
Bending Loss

AbstractMm-wave dielectric waveguides are a promising and low-cost technology for the transmission of ultra-high data rates. Besides the attenuation (losses) and group delay, the bending loss of the dielectric waveguides is also one of the key parameters to establish the capacity and energy efficiency of such wired links, when deployed in realistic scenarios. In this context, we report the experimental characterizations of bending effects for various solid and hollow commercially available dielectric waveguides at V-band (50–75 GHz). A wide-band transition has been designed to carry out the measurements using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and extension modules. The measured results are in very good agreement with full-wave simulations. Our experimental results show an average bending loss of 1.46 dB over the entire V-band for the fundamental $${HE}_{11}^{y}$$ HE 11 y mode of a PTFE solid dielectric waveguide (core diameter of 3.06 mm) with a 90° bending angle and 25 mm radius of curvature. This value rises up to 2.88 dB (or 3.25 dB) when bending radius is changed to 15 mm (or bending angle grows up to 140°). The measurements also show that the measured bending losses increase significantly for hollow dielectric waveguides, in particular when the inner to outer diameter ratio gets larger.

Organic Light Emitting Diodes - Innovative Light Sources

2019 ◽  
pp. 101-107
Author(s):  
Sergei A. Stakharny
Keyword(s):  
Light Source ◽  
Organic Light Emitting Diodes ◽  
Organic Leds ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Organic Light ◽  
Lighting Systems ◽  
Physical Principles ◽  
Prospects Of Application

This article is a review of the new light source – organic LEDs having prospects of application in general and special lighting systems. The article describes physical principles of operation of organic LEDs, their advantages and principal differences from conventional non-organic LEDs and other light sources. Also the article devoted to contemporary achievements and prospects of development of this field in the spheres of both general and museum lighting as well as other spheres where properties of organic LEDs as high-quality light sources may be extremely useful.

Demonstration of environmental chemistry with microscale chemistry and a low-cost four-led based photom

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
Wai Kin Kee ◽  
Wing Hong Chan
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Environmental Chemistry ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Electrochemical Degradation

<span>In this article, a four-LED based photometer, in which four LEDs are used as light sources, are demonstrated to be a useful instrument for the study of pollution problems caused by phenols and of their remediation by electrochemical degradation method and the iron (II) catalyzed homogeneous Fenton’s reaction. The fate of phenols can be monitored by the photometer via the 4-aminoantipyrine method. The results revealed that the latter method was a superior method to treat the phenolic compounds.</span>

scholarly journals A 40 Mb/s VLC System Reusing an Existing Large LED Panel in an Indoor Office Environment

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1697
Author(s):  
Xicong Li ◽  
Zabih Ghassemlooy ◽  
Stanislav Zvánovec ◽  
Paul Anthony Haigh
Keyword(s):  
Modulation Depth ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Data Communication ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Digital Signal ◽  
Visible Light Communication ◽  
Cost Driver ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Light Sources

With advances in solid-state lighting, visible light communication (VLC) has emerged as a promising technology to enhance existing light-emitting diode (LED)-based lighting infrastructure by adding data communication capabilities to the illumination functionality. The last decade has witnessed the evolution of the VLC concept through global standardisation and product launches. Deploying VLC systems typically requires replacing existing light sources with new luminaires that are equipped with data communication functionality. To save the investment, it is clearly desirable to make the most of the existing illumination systems. This paper investigates the feasibility of adding data communication functionality to the existing lighting infrastructure. We do this by designing an experimental system in an indoor environment based on an off-the-shelf LED panel typically used in office environments, with the dimensions of 60 × 60 cm2. With minor modifications, the VLC function is implemented, and all of the modules of the LED panel are fully reused. A data rate of 40 Mb/s is supported at a distance of up to 2 m while using the multi-band carrierless amplitude and phase (CAP) modulation. Two main limiting factors for achieving higher data rates are observed. The first factor is the limited bandwidth of the LED string inside the panel. The second is the flicker due to the residual ripple of the bias current that is generated by the panel’s driver. Flicker is introduced by the low-cost driver, which provides bias currents that fluctuate in the low frequency range (less than several kilohertz). This significantly reduces the transmitter’s modulation depth. Concurrently, the driver can also introduce an effect that is similar to baseline wander at the receiver if the flicker is not completely filtered out. We also proposed a solution based on digital signal processing (DSP) to mitigate the flicker issue at the receiver side and its effectiveness has been confirmed.

scholarly journals Analysis on High-Power Seaport LED Luminaire with Uniform Light Distribution Based on Optimized Lens and Heatsink

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4035
Author(s):  
Jinsheon Kim ◽  
Jeungmo Kang ◽  
Woojin Jang
Keyword(s):  
Light Source ◽  
High Power ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Light Distribution ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Led Light ◽  
High Power Led ◽  
Distribution Requirement ◽  
Lighting Application

In the case of light-emitting diode (LED) seaport luminaires, they should be designed in consideration of glare, average illuminance, and overall uniformity. Although it is possible to implement light distribution through auxiliary devices such as reflectors, it means increasing the weight and size of the luminaire, which reduces the feasibility. Considering the special environment of seaport luminaires, which are installed at a height of 30 m or more, it is necessary to reduce the weight of the device, facilitate replacement, and secure a light source with a long life. In this paper, an optimized lens design was investigated to provide uniform light distribution to meet the requirement in the seaport lighting application. Four types of lens were designed and fabricated to verify the uniform light distribution requirement for the seaport lighting application. Using numerical analysis, we optimized the lens that provides the required minimum overall uniformity for the seaport lighting application. A theoretical analysis for the heatsink structure and shape were conducted to reduce the heat from the high-power LED light sources up to 250 W. As a result of these analyses on the heat dissipation characteristics of the high-power LED light source used in the LED seaport luminaire, the heatsink with hexagonal-shape fins shows the best heat dissipation effect. Finally, a prototype LED seaport luminaire with an optimized lens and heat sink was fabricated and tested in a real seaport environment. The light distribution characteristics of this prototype LED seaport luminaire were compared with a commercial high-pressure sodium luminaire and metal halide luminaire.

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