研究目的
To overcome the challenge of achieving a high spatial resolution NV-based endoscope in a fluidic environment by proposing a tapered ultra-high numerical aperture microstructured optical fiber (MOF) whose air capillaries at the tapered end are sealed.
研究成果
The conceptually proposed ultra-high NA MOF-taper for the NV-based endoscope holds a relatively high fluorescence collection efficiency in liquids with any refractive index values. It demonstrated superior performance in immersion oil with a RI value as high as n = 1.51, suggesting potential applications in fluid samples relevant in chemical and biological studies.
研究不足
The sealing process employed in this work produces a relatively long sealed region, which partly ruins the ultra-high NA of the MOF-taper or MOF, leading to reduced FL collection and NV excitation efficiency. Advanced sealing techniques are recommended to achieve shorter sealed regions.