Title :
Forward-scatter frequency-derived distributed optical fibre sensing using the optical Kerr effect
Author :
Valente, L.C.G. ; Handerek, V.A. ; Rogers, A.J.
fDate :
6/4/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel technique is proposed for forward-scatter frequency-derived distributed sensing along a birefringent singlemode optical fibre. This uses a pump probe scheme to generate a signal frequency in forward-scattered light by means of the optical Kerr effect. The sensing action has been demonstrated by applying transverse pressure to a section of the fibre.
Keywords :
birefringence; fibre optic sensors; light scattering; optical Kerr effect; birefringent singlemode optical fibre; fibre optic sensor; forward-scatter frequency-derived distributed sensing; optical Kerr effect; pump probe scheme; transverse pressure;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19920683
