Torsion sensor using a high-birefringence nine-hole optical fiber

This article presents a novel high-birefringence fiber-based torsion sensor based on a microstructured optical fiber with nine holes and seven cores microstructured holes and cores optical fiber (MHCF) embedded into a Sagnac interferometer (SI). A segment of this fiber is inserted into a symmetric S...

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Autores: Rodríguez Rodríguez, Armando, Vento Álvarez, José Raúl, Galarza Galarza, Marko, Vanegas Tenezaca, Evelyn Dayanara, Schuster, Kay, Bravo Acha, Mikel, López-Amo Sáinz, Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Pública de Navarra
Repositorio:Academica-e. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Pública de Navarra
OAI Identifier:oai:academica-e.unavarra.es:2454/55386
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2454/55386
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Machine learning (ML)
Microstructured optical fiber
Sagnac interferometer (SI)
Spatial frequency
Torsion sensor
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Sumario:This article presents a novel high-birefringence fiber-based torsion sensor based on a microstructured optical fiber with nine holes and seven cores microstructured holes and cores optical fiber (MHCF) embedded into a Sagnac interferometer (SI). A segment of this fiber is inserted into a symmetric SMF-MMF-MHCF-MMF-SMF arrangement, which provides efficient coupling to the multiple cores of the birefringent fiber and, consequently, multimode interference (MMI). Fast Fourier transform (FFT) spectral data analysis is employed to enhance measurement stability and reduce dependence on optical source variations. The sensor demonstrates a linear response to torsion angles between −50◦ and +50◦ , with a 16-mrad/◦ sensitivity. The high sensitivity and good linearity of the sensor are enhanced through the application of machine learning (ML) techniques.