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Few-mode fiber multi-parameter sensor with distributed temperature and strain discrimination.

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    This study introduces a novel few-mode fiber sensor for simultaneous temperature and strain measurement. It achieves accurate discrimination using Brillouin frequency shifts in different fiber modes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Fiber Optic Sensing
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Distributed optical fiber sensors are crucial for real-time monitoring.
    • Few-mode fibers (FMFs) offer potential for multi-parameter sensing.
    • Distinguishing temperature and strain effects in optical fibers remains a challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a multi-parameter optical-fiber sensor for simultaneous distributed temperature and strain measurement.
    • To utilize the unique properties of few-mode fibers for enhanced sensing capabilities.
    • To achieve accurate discrimination between temperature and strain using Brillouin frequency shift analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • A few-mode fiber (FMF) was employed as the sensing medium.
    • A pump and probe signal were launched into specific linearly polarized modes within the FMF.
    • Brillouin frequency shift (BFS) was monitored in the LP(01) and LP(11) modes.
    • Temperature and strain coefficients of BFS were analyzed for discrimination.

    Main Results:

    • Successful discrimination between temperature and strain was demonstrated.
    • The sensor achieved an accuracy of 1.2°C for temperature measurement.
    • The sensor achieved an accuracy of 21.9 με for strain measurement.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed FMF-based sensor effectively enables simultaneous distributed measurement of temperature and strain.
    • Analysis of BFS in different fiber modes provides a robust method for parameter discrimination.
    • This technology holds promise for advanced structural health monitoring and environmental sensing applications.