3D printed sensing patches with embedded polymer optical fibre Bragg gratings

Michal Zubel, Kate Sugden, David Sáez-Rodríguez, Kristian Nielsen, Ole Bang

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Abstract

The first demonstration of a polymer optical fibre Bragg grating (POFBG) embedded in a 3-D printed structure is reported. Its cyclic strain performance and temperature characteristics are examined and discussed. The sensing patch has a repeatable strain sensitivity of 0.38 pm/μepsilon. Its temperature behaviour is unstable, with temperature sensitivity values varying between 30-40 pm/°C.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSixth European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors
EditorsElfed Lewis
Place of PublicationBellingham, WA (US)
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)978-1-51060219-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2016
Event6th European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors - Ireland, Limerick, Ireland
Duration: 31 May 20163 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameSPIE Proceedings
PublisherSPIE
Volume9916
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)2410-9045

Conference

Conference6th European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors
Abbreviated titleEWOFS 2016
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityLimerick
Period31/05/163/06/16

Bibliographical note

-Michal G. Zubel; Kate Sugden; D. Saez-Rodriguez; K. Nielsen and O. Bang; "3D printed sensing patches with embedded polymer optical fibre Bragg gratings", Proc. SPIE 9916, Sixth European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors, 99162E (May 30, 2016).

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237495

Funding: EU FP7/2007-2013 REA grant agreement n° 608382 People Programme (Marie Curie Actions)

Keywords

  • polymer optical fibre
  • fibre Bragg grating
  • FBG
  • POFBG
  • additive layer manufacturing
  • 3-D printing
  • strain sensor
  • temperature sensor

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