Abstract

In this work, the fabrication method of a U-shaped optical fiber (UOF) structure using single-mode fiber is proposed. Few UOF sensors have been developed to date, but the fabrication process has not been described in detail. Here, its subsequent homemade fabrication, optimization strategies, and analysis are thoroughly explored. Further, the influence of transmission on U-shaped diameter is explored. The transmitted intensity is mainly used to assess the strength of the evanescent field. For this purpose, three different diameters of 2 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm UOFs are fabricated. The results show that the transmission of the U-shaped structure is dependent on the diameter of the UOF. Thereafter, different concentrations of glucose solutions are detected using the optimized stable UOF structure to showcase the sensing properties. Overall, this work is essential for beginners who want to conduct research on optical fiber sensors with a curved shape.

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