An in-reflection strain sensing head based on a Hi-Bi photonic crystal fiber

A photonic crystal fiber-based sensing head is proposed for strain measurements. The sensor comprises a Hi-Bi PCF sensing head to measure interferometric signals in-reflection. An experimental background study of the sensing head is conducted through an optical backscatter reflectometer confirming t...

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Autores: Rota Rodrigo, Sergio, Rodrigues Pinto, Ana Margarida, Bravo Acha, Mikel, López-Amo Sáinz, Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
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:2454/10929
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2454/10929
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Interferometry
Optical fiber sensor
Photonic crystal fiber
Strain sensor
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Sumario:A photonic crystal fiber-based sensing head is proposed for strain measurements. The sensor comprises a Hi-Bi PCF sensing head to measure interferometric signals in-reflection. An experimental background study of the sensing head is conducted through an optical backscatter reflectometer confirming the theoretical predictions, also included. A cost effective setup is proposed where a laser is used as illumination source, which allows accurate high precision strain measurements. Thus, a sensitivity of ~7.96 dB/me was achieved in a linear region of 1,200 μe.