Concentric-core optical fiber sensors

This thesis describes the implementation of a mechanical strain sensor which uses concentric core optical fiber waveguide as the sensing element. When this particular type of fiber is strained, a transfer of optical power occurs between propagating modes in the two concentric cylindrical cores of the fiber. This strain-induced redistribution of optical power may be detected at the output end of the fiber using either two separated optical detectors or a two dimensional detector array. The calibrated strain sensitivity of the sensor is reported and suggestions for continuing research are discussed.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Electrical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year dc:date.issued

1986

Author dc:creator

• Shih, Jessica Chu-Huei

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/91069

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/91069