DocumentCode
749915
Title
Fiber-Optic Sensing: A Historical Perspective
Author
Culshaw, Brian ; Kersey, Alan
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow
Volume
26
Issue
9
fYear
2008
fDate
5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1064
Lastpage
1078
Abstract
Sensing via fiber optics has occupied R&D groups for over 40 years, and some important transitions into the commercial sector have been achieved. We look at the fundamental concepts involved in the various sensing approaches, and the differentiators which have led to commercial impact. We also look to the future of fiber-optic sensors.
Keywords
fibre optic sensors; commercial sector; fiber optic sensor; historical perspective; research and development groups; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Space technology; Distributed sensors; fiber-optic sensors; gyroscopes; hydrophones; sensor applications; sensor components; sensor markets;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0733-8724
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JLT.0082.921915
Filename
4542880
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