A wavelength selective application for an optical fiber surface plasmon resonance sensor

In this paper, a wavelength selective optical fiber surface plasmon resonance sensor, which provides a flexible detection capability, has been experimentally investigated. The light reflected from the sensor tip in response to flowing water and ethanol are monitored at several single wavelengths. The reflected light transient modulated by flowing solvent has an exponential form, which the change in magnitude and response time are dependent on the monitoring wavelength. Optimal wavelength best suited for measurement was determined by investigating the dynamic response curve. Rather than wavelength and angular interrogation methods commonly used in SPR measurement, this single wavelength monitoring scheme is a low-cost, flexible and reliable method.