Title :
Historical review of microbend fiber-optic sensors
Author :
Berthold, John W., III
Author_Institution :
R&D Div., Babcock & Wilcox Co., Alliance, OH, USA
fDate :
7/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper traces microbend sensors from the early investigative work into initial applications to measure many different parameters, through advanced prototype development and commercial hardware. Advantages and disadvantages of microbend sensors are discussed
Keywords :
bending; fibre optic sensors; history; optical fibre losses; reviews; advanced prototype development; commercial hardware; historical review; microbend fiber-optic sensors; Mechanical sensors; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Prototypes; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Teeth; Temperature sensors;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
