A novel fiber-optic sensor based on monochromatic skew ray excitation of su
rface plasmon resonance is shown in this paper as a whole surface probe. Th
e monitoring of the self-assembled monolayer (SAM) formation and the immuno
assay prove its value and reveal its potential in chemical and biological a
pplications. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.