Young's modulus measurement based on surface plasmon resonance

In this paper, Young's modulus of polymers is experimentally measured using pressure sensors based on surface plasmon polariton. Theoretical relationships of changes in polymer reflective index due to applying pressure are investigated as well as the dependence of surface plasmon to the polymer reflective index. For the purpose of investigating the effects of the layers thicknesses, numerical simulation is performed using transfer matrix. Changes in resonance angle of surface plasmon due to applying pressure are experimentally studied as well. Practically, a sample of silicon rubber, as one of the most widely-used polymers, is checked and its Young's modulus is measured as 8.1 MPa.