PRESSURE SENSOR THAT USES BENT BICONICALLY TAPERED SINGLE-MODE FIBERS

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作者
BOBB, LC [1 ]
KRUMBOLTZ, HD [1 ]
SHANKAR, PM [1 ]
机构
[1] DREXEL UNIV,DEPT ELECT & COMP ENGN,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19104
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10.1364/OL.16.000112
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O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
A novel sensor that uses tapered single-mode fibers is discussed. The tapered single-mode fiber is bent in a simple fixture to increase its sensitivity. Pressure sensors have been fabricated utilizing the bend-sensitive property of the biconically tapered single-mode fibers.
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页码:112 / 114
页数:3
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