Reflective magnetic field and temperature dual-parameter sensor based on no-core fiber probe

A kind of reflection-type magnetic field and temperature dual-parameter sensor based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect was proposed and investigated. The sensing probe was fabricated with a section of no-core fiber, which was evenly divided into two parts. One part was immersed in magnetic fluid (MF) for magnetic field sensing (Channel 1, referred as CH1). The other part was coated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for temperature sensing (Channel 2, referred as CH2). The issue of magnetic field and temperature cross-sensitivity was resolved ingeniously. In the magnetic field intensity range of 0-55.1 mT, the maximum magnetic field sensitivity of 122.67 pm/mT was obtained. In the temperature range of 30-70 degree celsius, the maximum temperature sensitivity was 1662.64 pm/C. The sensor has the advantages of simple structure, small size, and potentials for applications in narrow space.