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Macro-bending measurement based on a correlated FLRD system with an ASE source.
Optics Letters
|January 15, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a novel passive correlated fiber loop ringdown system for detecting macro-bending in optical fibers. The system uses amplified spontaneous emission for rapid and sensitive fault diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Optical Engineering
- Sensing Technology
- Fiber Optics
Background:
- Macro-bending in optical fibers can degrade signal transmission.
- Accurate and rapid detection of fiber bending is crucial for system reliability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and demonstrate a passive correlated fiber loop ringdown (FLRD) system for macro-bending measurement.
- To leverage the properties of amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) for enhanced sensitivity and speed.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a passive fiber loop ringdown technique.
- Employed an amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) source, exploiting its narrow autocorrelation function (FWHM of 0.114 ns).
- Experimentally validated the system's performance with a 2.1 m fiber loop.
Main Results:
- The system successfully identified bending within tens of nanoseconds.
- Achieved a bending sensitivity of 0.0017 ns⁻¹/turn for a bending diameter of 2.5 cm.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of using ASE for high-sensitivity fiber optic sensing.
Conclusions:
- The developed passive FLRD system offers an effective solution for fast bending fault diagnosis in optical fibers.
- The use of ASE enhances the sensitivity and response time of the bending measurement system.
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