Title :
Finite-element analysis and experimental results for a microstructured fiber with enhanced hydrostatic pressure sensitivity
Author :
MacPherson, William N. ; Rigg, Euan J. ; Jones, Julian D C ; Kumar, V. V Ravi Kanth ; Knight, Jonathan C. ; Russell, Philip St J
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
fDate :
3/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We report measurements for a microstructured fiber which displays an enhanced sensitivity to pressure. The pressure response of a length of this fiber is compared with SMF28 and with a finite element model of the fibers, which confirm the enhanced sensitivity.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; finite element analysis; micro-optics; optical design techniques; optical fibre testing; pressure sensors; enhanced hydrostatic pressure sensitivity; finite-element analysis; microstructured fiber; Capacitive sensors; Finite element methods; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Photonic crystal fibers; Pressure measurement; Sensor arrays; Sonar equipment; Microstructured fibers; optical fibers; pressure measurement;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2004.839988
