Micro-Structured Fibres

Micro-Structured optical Fibres (MSFs), also known as photonic crystal fibres, have been around for about two decades now.

B-PHOT  has developed expertise in modelling the optical and thermo-mechanical characteristics of different types of MSF and has established a broad portfolio of novel MSF designs for diverse applications including:

• Temperature independent pressure and transverse force sensing
• Dispersion management in telecommunication systems
• Low bending loss connections in Fibre-To-The-Home systems
• Amplification and beam delivery in fibre laser systems
• Supercontinuum generation

B-PHOT  uses both in-house and commercially available software for the modelling and design of MSFs. Its laboratories are also fully equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for characterizing MSFs.

B-PHOT  is involved in the following projects that use micro-structured fibre technology

• The EU FP7 funded research project PHOSFOS  - Photonic Skins for Optical Sensing
• The EU FP7 funded Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways project SmartSOCKET  - Intelligent amputee sockets employing real time advanced photonic sensors for optimum fit and pressure relief through active controls
• The EU FP7 funded Coordination and Support Action ACTMOST - ACcess to Micro-Optics expertise, Services and Technology
• The Flemish IWT funded SBO project e-SHM - Effective Structural Health Monitoring with additive manufacturing
• The COST TD1001 Action OFSESA  - Novel and Reliable Optical Fibre Sensor Systems for Future Security and Safety Applications
• The Brussels Wind Energy Research Institute BruWind .

Our Team Members are:

Francis Berghmans , Thomas Geernaert , Marek Napierala , Camille Sonnenfeld , Sanne Sulejmani , Tigran Baghdasaryan , Sophie Acheroy , Dimitrios Kikidis , George Konnis , Ben De Pauw

For administratie matters please contact Mrs. Majorie Jammaers

Responsible

	Name	Francis Berghmans
	E-mail
	Phone	+32 2 629 39 26
	Fax	+32 2 629 34 50

Research topics

• Micro-structured fibres for rehabilitation and bio-mechanical applications
• Micro-structured optical fibres for smart materials and smart structures
• Hole-assisted low bending loss fiber for Fiber-To-The-X (FTTX) applications
• Micro-structured fibres for fibre lasers and amplifiers
• Micro-structured optical fibre sensors for minimally invasive procedures

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