Optical load sensors utilizing fiber-Bragg-grating based Fabry-Perot resonators

Xuewen Shu*, Kate Sugden, Ian Bennion

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Abstract

We report novel optical load sensors utilizing fiber Bragg grating based Fabry-Perot (FBG-FP) structures. Each transmission peak of a FBG-FP is observed to split into two peaks due to the birefringence effect caused by the transversal loading. Transversal loading can be measured through the wavelength separation of the peak split, which shows a good linear relationship. We also demonstrate a load sensing scheme based on the measurement of the beating frequency of a dualwavelength laser employing a FBG-FP. Such a scheme also provides a new way to generate microwave signals.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors
EditorsJulian D.C. Jones, at al
Place of PublicationBellingham, WA (US)
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)978-0-8194-7814-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Oct 2009
Event20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 5 Oct 20099 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameSPIE Proceedings
PublisherSPIE
Volume7503
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)2410-9045

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period5/10/099/10/09
OtherThe International Conference on ‘Optical Fibre Sensors’ is acknowledged as the world’s leading conference on all topics related to fibre-optic, guided-wave and optical sensing devices, systems, theories and techniques for research and applications.

Bibliographical note

Xuewen Shu; Kate Sugden and Ian Bennion; "Optical load sensors utilizing fiber-Bragg-grating based Fabry-Perot resonators", Proc. SPIE 7503, 20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors, 750354 (October 05, 2009).

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.834251

Keywords

  • fiber Bragg gratings
  • fiber optics sensors
  • load sensors
  • pressure sensors

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