Introduction to Surface Plasmons and Applications

The book provides an introduction of surface plasmons and presents its applications in the sensing of various chemical and biological analyses using optical fiber technology.

Development of the Field

The field is developed by introducing the surface plasmons for semi-infinite metal-dielectric interface with discussion of their propagation length and penetration depth.

Practical Issues and Configurations

Practical issues with the excitation of surface plasmons in different configurations and in various geometries including various means of their excitation have also been included.

Fiber Optic Sensors

The book discusses the essential components of fiber optic sensors, their functions and the performance parameters along with the theoretical description of fiber optic Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) sensors with respect to various light launching conditions.

Fabrication Methods

The fabrication methods and protocols used for the fabrication of the fiber optic SPR chemical and biosensors have been described.

Applications and Issues

Some fiber optic sensing applications based on SPR phenomena and various issues, such as sensitivity enhancement, influence of external stimuli etc, have been an important part of the book.

Target Audience and Content

The book will help beginners as well as established researchers in understanding the fundamentals and advancements of optical fiber plasmonic sensor technology. The book contains both the rigorous theory and the experimental techniques of SPR and related variety of sensors.