Title :
Combined michelson and polarimetric fibre-optic interferometric sensor
Author :
Corke, M. ; Jones, J.D.C. ; Kersey, A.D. ; Jackson, D.A.
Author_Institution :
University of Kent at Canterbury, Physics Laboratory, Canterbury, UK
Abstract :
A fibre-optic interferometric sensor utilising a highly birefringent fibre sensing element has been configured such that both Michelson and polarimetric outputs are simultaneously available. This device therefore offers the high resolution of a Michelson interferometer in conjunction with the increased dynamic range of a polarimetric device. The results of preliminary experiments in which the system was used as a temperature sensor are presented.
Keywords :
birefringence; fibre optic sensors; light interferometers; light polarisation; temperature measurement; Michelson output; birefringent fibre sensing element; combined Michelson/polarimetric type; fibre-optic interferometric sensor; polarimetric outputs; temperature sensor;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850105
