Title :
A Cyclic Arrayed-Waveguide-Grating-Based Fiber-Optic Sensor Interrogation System
Author :
Willshire, Andrew J. ; Niewczas, Pawel ; Mcdonald, James R
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Energy & Environ., Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow
Abstract :
In this letter, we discuss the use of cyclic arrayed waveguide gratings in the construction of a multiplexed fiber-optic sensor system. The basic components are described and their role in interrogating sensors is discussed. The letter concludes with a proposed design for an expansive, low cost, highly maintainable system
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; fibre optic sensors; multiplexing; optical design techniques; cyclic arrayed waveguide gratings; interrogating sensors; multiplexed fiber-optic sensor; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bandwidth; Bragg gratings; Costs; Fiber gratings; Optical fiber sensors; Optical waveguides; Sensor arrays; Sensor systems; Wavelength division multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide grating (AWG); fiber Bragg grating (FBG); sensor;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2006.881651
