Title :
A novel structure for the intrinsic Fabry-Perot fiber-optic temperature sensor
Author :
Tsai, Woo-Hu ; Lin, Chun-Jung
Author_Institution :
Tatung Univ., Taipei, Taiwan
fDate :
5/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel structure of the intrinsic Fabry-Perot interference (IFPI) fiber temperature sensor is presented. The sensor uses two different core diameter fibers and produces a reflective mirror by fusing uncoated bare fibers. This procedure not only solves the problem of controlling thickness and reflectance of the thin film but also provides easier and cheaper technologies for IFPI fiber sensors. Theoretical and experimental aspects of the intrinsic Fabry-Perot cavity are described. Both theoretical and experimental results from this novel structure show good agreement with those from the traditional Fabry-Perot fiber sensor
Keywords :
Fabry-Perot interferometers; Fabry-Perot resonators; fibre optic sensors; mirrors; reflectivity; temperature measurement; temperature sensors; core diameter fibers; fusing uncoated bare fibers; intrinsic Fabry-Perot cavity; intrinsic Fabry-Perot fiber-optic temperature sensor; reflectance; reflective mirror; thickness control; thin film; Fabry-Perot; Mirrors; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fiber theory; Optical waveguides; Reflectivity; Sputtering; Temperature sensors; Thickness control; Thin film sensors;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
