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Distributed interferometric fiber sensor system.

R Juskaitis, A M Mamedov, V T Potapov

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A new frequency-modulated continuous-wave technique enables distributed interferometric sensing in single-mode fibers. This method successfully interrogates multiple sensing regions with high spatial resolution and sensitivity.

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Area of Science:

Optical sensing technologies
Fiber optic sensor systems
Interferometry

Background:

Distributed sensing offers advantages for monitoring infrastructure.
Interferometric techniques are sensitive but often lack spatial resolution.
Existing methods struggle with interrogating multiple distinct regions in a single fiber.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel distributed interferometric sensor system.
To demonstrate the capability of interrogating multiple sensing regions.
To achieve high spatial resolution and sensitivity in fiber optic sensing.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technique.
Developing a distributed interferometric sensor system architecture.
Implementing signal processing for phase detection of backscattered signals.

Main Results:

Successfully interrogated 28 distinct sensing regions within a single-mode fiber.
Achieved a spatial resolution of 0.7 meters.
Demonstrated a sensitivity of 3 mrad/sqrt(Hz).

Conclusions:

The FMCW technique is effective for distributed interferometric sensing.
The presented system enables multi-point interrogation with excellent performance.
This technology holds promise for advanced structural health monitoring and other applications.