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Multi-functional double rare-earth-doped ball sensor based on a hollow-core microstructure fiber
Optics Letters
|May 2, 2019
Summary
This study presents a novel multi-functional sensor using rare-earth-doped balls spliced with hollow-core fiber. The sensor accurately detects temperature, illumination, and liquid concentration, showing promise for environmental monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Fiber optic sensing
- Materials science
- Environmental monitoring
Background:
- Developing versatile sensors for environmental monitoring is crucial.
- Existing sensors often lack multi-functionality or high sensitivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate an "infinity-type" multi-functional sensor.
- To detect temperature, illumination, and liquid concentration with high sensitivity.
Main Methods:
- Splicing double rare-earth-doped balls (REDBs) with a hollow-core microstructure fiber.
- Incorporating anti-resonance fiber (ARF) for broad waveband transmission and signal amplitude enhancement.
Main Results:
- Achieved high temperature sensitivity of 1 nm/°C.
- Demonstrated clear illumination response.
- Detected P-Methylthiophenol concentration with a resolution of 3.125E-5 mol/L.
Conclusions:
- The developed sensor is effective for multi-parameter detection.
- Potential applications include underground mine detection and environmental monitoring.
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