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  • 1Institute of Optoelectronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.

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This study presents a highly sensitive photonic crystal fiber (PCF) Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) strain sensor. The novel fiber optic sensor achieves excellent strain sensitivity and minimal temperature-induced error.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Fiber Optics
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Fiber optic sensors are crucial for precise measurements.
  • Mach-Zehnder interferometers (MZIs) offer sensitive detection methods.
  • Photonic Crystal Fibers (PCFs) provide unique light manipulation properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a highly sensitive strain sensor using a PCF-MZI.
  • To investigate the performance of a PCF-MZI in a cavity ringdown fiber loop.
  • To evaluate the sensor's sensitivity, minimum detectable strain, and thermal stability.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a PCF-MZI by splicing PCF between single-mode fibers.
  • Integration of the PCF-MZI into a cavity ringdown fiber loop.
  • Measurement of decay constants under varying applied strains.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved a high strain sensitivity of approximately 0.21 μs⁻¹/εm.
  • Determined a minimum detectable strain of around 3.6 με.
  • Demonstrated ultralow thermal dependence with a maximum temperature-induced error of ~0.24 με.

Conclusions:

  • The PCF-MZI in a cavity ringdown loop is a highly effective strain sensing configuration.
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