In this paper, a photonic crystal fiber sensor is proposed which have four-opening channels that support surface plasmon resonances. By detecting the optical spectrum of leakage from the fiber core to the four regions created on its periphery, the sensitivity of the sensor can be assessed. Gold is used as the plasmonic material in the infrared wavelength range on the Titanium oxide film which is used as a substrate layer to increase the coupling and adhesion. Influences of structural parameters on the sensor performance are investigated by the Finite Difference Element method. Sensitivities for refractive index of 1.34-1.44 for wavelength ranges (690-1500 nm) with maximum wavelength sensitivity of 25,600 nm / RIU and maximum amplitude sensitivity and 7367 ( RIU −1 ) and figure of merit (FOM) of 547 ( RIU −1 ) have been calculated. In addition to high sensitivity, great FOM value of this sensor is an important feature. This sensor can be used to identify chemicals and biomolecules.
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