Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) fiber sensor research has grown since the first
demonstration over 20 year ago into a rich and diverse field with a wide range of optical fiber …

This review covers the current state of the art of luminescent biosensors based on various
types of microstructured optical fiber. The unique optical and structural properties of this type …

The present study is devoted to investigate the chirped gap solitons with Kudryashov's law of
self-phase modulation having dispersive reflectivity. Thus, the mathematical model consists …

This work reports on the development of an optical fiber based probe for in vivo
measurements of brain temperature. By utilizing a thin layer of rare-earth doped tellurite …

The probing of physiological processes in living organisms is a grand challenge that
requires bespoke analytical tools. Optical fiber probes offer a minimally invasive approach to …

Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. This
literature review explores the current methods available for measuring vitamin B12 in human …

Microstructured optical fiber-based sensors (MOF) have been widely developed finding
numerous applications in various fields of photonics, biotechnology, and medicine. High …

Sepsis and septic shock exhibit a rapid course and a high fatality rate. Antibiotic treatment is
time-critical and precise knowledge of the antibiotic concentration during the patients' …

Intraoperative detection of tumorous tissue is an important unresolved issue for cancer
surgery. Difficulty in differentiating between tissue types commonly results in the requirement …

We demonstrate low-loss guidance of small-core exposed core fibers, fabricated through a
drilling technique in fused silica glass. By modifying the design and fabrication procedure a …