DocumentCode
1399413
Title
Self-aligning bipolar bend transducer based on long period grating written in eccentric core fibre
Author
Patrick, H.J.
Author_Institution
Opt. Techniques Branch, Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Volume
36
Issue
21
fYear
2000
fDate
10/12/2000 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1763
Lastpage
1764
Abstract
A long period grating-based bend sensor featuring direct bend sensitivity along with linear, bipolar curvature response is demonstrated. The sensor can be aligned for optimum sensitivity using the slight intrinsic curvature of the eccentric core fibre
Keywords
bending; diffraction gratings; fibre optic sensors; shape measurement; direct bend sensitivity; eccentric core fibre; intrinsic curvature; linear bipolar curvature response; long period grating; self-aligning bipolar bend transducer;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:20001270
Filename
878552
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