Abstract :
Researchers have devised a simple current sensor using birefringent optical microfibres and exploiting the Faraday effect. Their method does not require any complicated manufacturing processes for the microfibres, or any post-fabrication treatment. As such, the technique is robust to any manufacturing imperfections and can provide detailed real-time monitoring.
Keywords :
Faraday effect; birefringence; electric current measurement; fibre optic sensors; optical fibre polarisation; Faraday effect; birefringence; circular component; circularly polarised light; electromagnetism; linearly polarised beam; magnetic field; optical fibre current sensor; optically transparent material;
