Abstract
A directional bend sensor is demonstrated based on a long period grating fabricated in photonic crystal fiber by introducing geometric deformations in the cladding air holes with a CO2 laser. A bend sensitivity of 2.26 nm/m-1is achieved within the range of -5∼+5 m-1.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors |
Volume | 7503 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Nov 2009 |
Event | 20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Oct 2009 → 9 Oct 2009 |
Conference
Conference | 20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 5/10/09 → 9/10/09 |
Keywords
- Directional bend sensing
- Long period grating
- Photonic crystal fiber
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Applied Mathematics
- Condensed Matter Physics