Title :
Mathematical analysis of optically powered quartz resonant structures in sensor applications
Author :
Grattan, K.T.V. ; Palmer, A.W. ; Samaan, N.D. ; Abdullah, F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr., Electron., & Inf. Eng., City Univ., London, UK
Abstract :
A mathematical analysis of quartz resonant structures used in fiber optic sensor systems and driven optically is undertaken using analytical and finite-element methods. Photothermal excitation of the structure was simulated in order to study important parameters relating to heat flow, the input optical duty cycle, the maximum displacement and the frequency-load relationship. Comparisons are made with the results of experimental investigations. The extension of such work to other materials used in resonant sensor devices is discussed.<>
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; finite element analysis; quartz; fiber optic sensor systems; finite-element methods; heat flow; mathematical analysis; optical duty cycle; optically powered quartz resonant structures; photothermal excitation; sensor applications; Force measurement; Frequency; Mathematical analysis; Optical fiber sensors; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Resonance; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems and applications; Stress;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
