This invention discloses a weak
force sensor based on a teardrop-shaped micro / nano
optical fiber and its fabrication method. The sensor comprises a biconical micro / nano
optical fiber, a single-conical
optical fiber, a
quartz capillary tube, and a PDMS
microsphere. The biconical micro / nano optical
fiber is symmetrically bent, with the central
waist region
fiber forming a teardrop-shaped ring. The two ends of the teardrop-shaped micro / nano optical
fiber ring are sequentially connected to portions of the
waist region fiber, a transition region fiber, and a standard fiber. This invention utilizes the sensitive self-sensing capability of micro / nano optical fibers to achieve integrated
signal input and output, greatly simplifying the measurement feedback mechanism of the
sensing system and reducing overall cost. Furthermore, it is simple and intuitive to operate, reducing the technical requirements for operators. In terms of sensor fabrication, the main raw materials are standard optical fiber and
quartz capillary tube, both of which are extremely low-cost. Therefore, this micro / nano optical
fiber sensor exhibits significant cost-effectiveness.