Title :
Single-mode fiber ultrasonic sensor
Author :
Depaula, Ramon P. ; Flax, Lawrence ; Cole, James H. ; Bucaro, Joseph A.
Author_Institution :
Naval Reserach Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
4/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An acoustooptic ultrasonic sensor using a single-mode fiber is discussed. The sensor is based on acoustically induced modal birefringence which alters the polarization state of the optical beam.
Keywords :
Acoustooptic transducers; Optical fiber transducers; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic waves; Birefringence; Capacitive sensors; Frequency; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical propagation; Optical sensors;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1982.1071602
