Current Optics Lab Projects

The photonics lab conducts multiple projects centered around the idea of "in-fiber devices". The project goals are to make viable sensors out of D-fiber platforms and also make detecting them easier.

	In-Fiber Devices	This purpose of this project is to integrate components used in bulk optics into the optical fiber. The BYU optics lab uses a D-shaped optical fiber as a platform to produce optical devices within the optical fibers domain.
	Surface Relief Fiber Bragg Gratings	The goal of this project is to create Fiber Bragg Gratings one the surface of a D-shaped optical fiber. These gratings have the potential to replace commercial gratings for high temperature applications.
	Slab Coupled Optical Fiber	This project involves making optical sensors out of a fiber and a polymer or crystal slab that is placed on the fiber. With no metal, the detector is valuable in detecting electric fields.