High sensitivity refractive index sensor based on splicing points tapered SMF-PCF-SMF structure Mach-Zehnder mode interferometer
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0925-4005
DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2015.11.047