Title :
Application of the NIMI technique to the 3/spl times/3 Sagnac fibre optic current sensor - experimental results
Author :
Haywood, J.H. ; Bassett, I.M. ; Matar, M.
Author_Institution :
Australian Photonics Cooperative Res. Centre, Nat. Innovation Centre, Eveleigh, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
The NIMI technique has been proposed as a means to stabilize and improve the performance of the passive 3x3 Sagnac fibre optic current sensor. This paper reviews, and presents results of, the experiments carried out to investigate the performance of the NIMI technique.
Keywords :
electric current measurement; fibre optic sensors; light interferometers; NIMI technique; Sagnac fibre optic current sensor; Australia; Birefringence; Fiber optics; Optical coupling; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical sensors; Sagnac interferometers; Temperature distribution; Temperature sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Sensors Conference Technical Digest, 2002. Ofs 2002, 15th
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7289-1
DOI :
10.1109/OFS.2002.1000787
