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Microbend fiber-optic sensor.

N Lagakos, J H Cole, J A Bucaro

    Applied Optics
    |May 22, 2010
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    Microbend sensors using multimode fibers detect environmental changes by modulating light intensity. This study optimized sensor components and demonstrated good performance for pressure, temperature, and field sensing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics and optical sensing technologies.
    • Fiber optic sensor development and applications.

    Background:

    • Microbending in multimode fibers causes intensity modulation, a principle used for environmental sensing.
    • Existing sensors require optimization for enhanced sensitivity and reliability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define and investigate a generic microbend sensor for environmental monitoring.
    • To optimize the individual components of the microbend sensor system.

    Main Methods:

    • Definition and theoretical study of a generic microbend sensor.
    • Examination and optimization of key components: sensing fiber, light source, optical fiber leads, and detector.
    • Experimental testing of the optimized sensor.

    Main Results:

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    • Successful definition and study of a generic microbend sensor.
    • Optimization of sensor components leading to improved characteristics.
    • Demonstration of good performance in sensing applications.

    Conclusions:

    • Microbend sensors in multimode fibers offer a viable transduction mechanism for detecting various environmental parameters.
    • The optimized generic microbend sensor shows promising performance for practical applications.