All-fiber, low-cost single-point and quasi-distributed evanescent field temperature sensors with extended temperature measurement range, based on standard telecommunication graded index fibers

Fiber-optic single-point and quasi-distributed evanescent temperature sensors recoated with a blend of poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(vinylidene fluoride) are proposed. Solid cladding enables the construction of small-size, low-cost, relatively wide-range and fast-response temperature sensors. The diameter of the sensor does not Read More …

All-fiber quasi-distributed polarimetric temperature sensor

This paper presents an all-fiber design of a quasi-distributed polarimetric temperature sensor array that utilizes commercially available single polarization and high birefringence fibers. The modulation depth of temperature induced loss and the operational temperature range of individual sensors in the Read More …

Multiparameter fiber-optic sensor for simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity, pressure, refractive index, and temperature

This paper presents a miniature, all-silica four/multiparameter sensor for simultaneous measurements of thermal conductivity, pressure, refractive index, and temperature of gases. The sensor is composed of multiple Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPIs) that were created at the tip of a standard optical Read More …

High resolution, all-fiber, micro-machined sensor for simultaneous measurement of refractive index and temperature

This paper presents a highly-sensitive, miniature, all-silica, dual parameter fiber-optic Fabry-Perot sensor, which is suitable for independent measurement of the refractive index and the temperature of the fluid surrounding the sensor. The experimental sensor was produced by a micromachining process Read More …

In-line short cavity Fabry-Perot strain sensor for quasi distributed measurement utilizing standard OTDR

This paper presents an in-line, short cavity Fabry-Perot fiber optic strain sensor. A short air cavity inside a single-mode fiber is created by the fusion splicing of appropriately micro machined fiber tips. A precise tuning of the cavity length is Read More …