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Fiber Optic Distributed Sensors for High-resolution Temperature Field Mapping
Published on: November 7, 2016
High-Resolution Temperature Sensor Based on Single-Frequency Ring Fiber Laser via Optical Heterodyne Spectroscopy
Liangcheng Duan1, Haiwei Zhang2, Wei Shi3
1Institute of Laser and Optoelectronics, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Information Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Precision Instrument and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. dlc@tju.edu.cn.
This study presents a high-resolution temperature sensor utilizing optical heterodyne spectroscopy and a narrow-linewidth fiber laser. The sensor achieves a resolution of approximately 5 × 10-3 °C, enabling precise temperature measurements.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Spectroscopy
- Sensing Technologies
- Fiber Optics
Background:
- Accurate temperature sensing is crucial across various scientific and industrial fields.
- Traditional sensors face limitations in resolution and sensitivity.
- Optical techniques offer potential for enhanced sensing capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a high-resolution temperature sensor.
- To leverage optical heterodyne spectroscopy and single-frequency fiber lasers for enhanced performance.
- To demonstrate the sensor's sensitivity and resolution capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a single-frequency fiber laser with a narrow linewidth (<1 kHz).
- Employing optical heterodyne spectroscopy for signal detection.
- Measuring spectral shifts with an optical spectrum analyzer and an electrical spectrum analyzer.
Main Results:
- Achieved an average sensitivity of 14.74 pm/°C in the 3-85 °C range.
- Demonstrated a temperature resolution of ~5 × 10-3 °C in a narrow range (18.26⁻18.71 °C).
- Obtained a figure of merit up to 3.1 × 10⁵.
Conclusions:
- Optical heterodyne spectroscopy with narrow-linewidth fiber lasers enables high-resolution temperature sensing.
- The developed sensor exhibits excellent sensitivity and resolution.
- This technology holds promise for advanced temperature measurement applications.
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