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Compact optical path scanner and its application for decoding fiber-optic interferometers.

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  • 1Fiber Optic Sensing Technology Research Center, WuHan University Of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China. zhyli@vt.edu

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A novel optical path scanner decodes fiber-optic interferometers with high precision. This compact device uses a liquid-filled fiber and thermoelectric cooler for accurate measurements in Fabry-Perot sensors.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Fiber-optic interferometers are crucial for precise measurements.
  • Decoding these sensors often requires complex and bulky equipment.
  • Developing compact and efficient scanning mechanisms is an ongoing challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a compact optical path scanner for decoding fiber-optic interferometers.
  • To demonstrate its application in demodulating Fabry-Perot interferometric sensors.
  • To highlight the advantages of the developed scanner.

Main Methods:

  • The scanner utilizes a liquid-sealed fused silica hollow fiber as its active component.
  • Thermoelectric cooling adjusts the liquid volume, moving an end facet.

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  • This movement tunes the optical path for reflected light, enabling scanning.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved a continuous tuning range of several hundred micrometers.
    • Successfully demodulated the optical path difference of a Fabry-Perot sensor.
    • Demonstrated a decoding accuracy of 14 nm over a 50 µm measurement range.

    Conclusions:

    • The compact optical path scanner offers a precise and flexible solution for fiber-optic interferometer decoding.
    • Its advantages include small size, high accuracy, tunable range, low cost, vibration insensitivity, and ease of fabrication.
    • This technology has potential applications in various sensing and measurement fields.