Use of Graphene in Segmented Optical Wave Guides
Photonic devices; Optical waveguides; Graphene; Sensor.
The manufacturing processes advancement in silicon wafers has enabled integration between the fields of electronics and photonics. Data will no longer be processed with electrons for the technology sectors, but with photons, providing higher processing and transmission rates. In this context, the health and well-being sector will have new equipment, allowing remote and individual monitoring and diagnosis, enhancing the prevention and treatment of diseases. Thus, this research proposes a photonic device, together with graphene, for sensing applications. Initially, they are concepts related to photonic devices, as well as their different applications. Photonic crystals and their use in optical guides are presented as well. Then, the methodology used in the research development is explained, dealing with modeling and execution. The preliminary results are presented and analyzed, as an optical fiber's behavior with Bragg's grating and its variation caused by graphene and are discussed in the next research steps.