Title :
Continuous and discrete multimode interference liquid level sensor
Author :
Antonio-Lopez, J.E. ; Lopez-Cortes, D. ; Sanchez-Mondragon, J.J. ; LiKamWa, P. ; May-Arrioja, D.A.
Author_Institution :
INAOE, Coordinacion de Opt., Puebla, Mexico
Abstract :
An all-fiber continuous and discrete liquid level sensor using Multimode Interference (MMI) effects is demonstrated. The sensing range and also multiplexed operation can be easily controlled by just changing the length of the MMI sensor.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; level measurement; all fiber continuous liquid level sensor; all fiber discrete liquid level sensor; multimode interference effect; multimode interference liquid level sensor; multiplexed operation; Multiplexing; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical filters;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4