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Potentials of plastic optical fibers for sensor technology

Golnabi, H ; Sharif University of Technology | 2008

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.47-50.161
  3. Publisher: Trans Tech Publications , 2008
  4. Abstract:
  5. Optical fibers, in particular, glass fibers, are mostly used in the field of optical communication, however in recent years new optical sensors based on the optical fibers have been reported in literature and produced commercially. Extrinsic and intrinsic character of the fibers have been implemented in development of such sensing devices. Glass Optical Fibers (GOF) because of low attenuation are more suitable for the optical communication purposes while Plastic Optical Fibers are advantageous for the linking purpose and some sensing operations. Considering this point different (POF) optical fiber sensors have been developed by author to show potential applications of POFs in sensor technology. New simple devices at the minimum cost are introduced in this study. Results for light reflection sensing, light leakage sensing, level sensing, and distance gauging are obtained. Presented systems are mostly in bulk form, however, these devices with good results show that in principle, these ideas can be implemented in design of small scale devices. It seems to be a great potential to apply these ideas in order to develop new devices suitable for compact and integrated applications. In this article some examples are given in which the reported results verify the concept and applicability of such devices for future sensing technology. © 2008 Trans Tech Publications
  6. Keywords:
  7. Fiber optic sensors ; Fibers ; Functional materials ; Light reflection ; Optical fiber communication ; Plastics ; Sensors ; Glass optical fibers ; Integrated applications ; Intensity modulations ; Optical ; Sensing devices ; Sensing technology ; Sensor technologies ; Small scale devices ; Optical fiber sensor ; Plastic optical fibers
  8. Source: Multi-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, P.R., 28 July 2008 through 31 July 2008 ; Volume 47-50 PART 1 , 2008 , Pages 161-164 ; 10226680 (ISSN); 0878493786 (ISBN); 9780878493784 (ISBN)
  9. URL: https://www.scientific.net/AMR.47-50.161