A multiplexed white light interferometric fiber optic twin-sensor-array was designed to monitor the structural health of large buildings.In this sensing system,based on a Michelson interferometer,an optical path match...A multiplexed white light interferometric fiber optic twin-sensor-array was designed to monitor the structural health of large buildings.In this sensing system,based on a Michelson interferometer,an optical path matching technique is used to demodulate each twin-sensor.Each twin-sensor-array consists of a 2×N sensing element linked by a 3 dB coupler.When one of the twin-sensor is used to measure strain,variations caused by temperature can be compensated for by referencing the other twin-sensor.The multiplexing capacity of the sensing scheme has been analyzed and experimental results with a 2×3 twin-sensor-array are given.展开更多
Soft polymer optical fiber(SPOF)has shown great potential in optical-based wearable and implantable biosensors due to its excellent mechanical properties and optical guiding characteristics.However,the multimodality c...Soft polymer optical fiber(SPOF)has shown great potential in optical-based wearable and implantable biosensors due to its excellent mechanical properties and optical guiding characteristics.However,the multimodality characteristics of SPOF limit their integration with traditional fiber optic sensors.This article introduces for the first time a flexible fiber optic vibration sensor based on laser interference technology,which can be applied to vibration measurement under high stretch conditions.This sensor utilizes elastic optical fibers made of polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)as sensing elements,combined with phase generating carrier technology,to achieve vibration measurement at 50−260 Hz within the stretch range of 0−42%.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(60577005)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education Institute of MOE,China,to Harbin Engineering University
文摘A multiplexed white light interferometric fiber optic twin-sensor-array was designed to monitor the structural health of large buildings.In this sensing system,based on a Michelson interferometer,an optical path matching technique is used to demodulate each twin-sensor.Each twin-sensor-array consists of a 2×N sensing element linked by a 3 dB coupler.When one of the twin-sensor is used to measure strain,variations caused by temperature can be compensated for by referencing the other twin-sensor.The multiplexing capacity of the sensing scheme has been analyzed and experimental results with a 2×3 twin-sensor-array are given.
文摘Soft polymer optical fiber(SPOF)has shown great potential in optical-based wearable and implantable biosensors due to its excellent mechanical properties and optical guiding characteristics.However,the multimodality characteristics of SPOF limit their integration with traditional fiber optic sensors.This article introduces for the first time a flexible fiber optic vibration sensor based on laser interference technology,which can be applied to vibration measurement under high stretch conditions.This sensor utilizes elastic optical fibers made of polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)as sensing elements,combined with phase generating carrier technology,to achieve vibration measurement at 50−260 Hz within the stretch range of 0−42%.
