Optics Letters · 1991 · 19 citations · 3 references
EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceOptical MaterialsSensorsFiber OpticsFiber PropertiesMechanical SensorsOptical FibersPressure MeasurementPressure SensorsBend-insensitive FibersFiber SensorsFiber-optic Pressure SensorsFiber-optic SensingFiber-optic SensorsOptical Fiber SensorsSingle-mode FibersSingle-mode Optical Fibers
A novel sensor that uses tapere single-mode fibers is discussed. The tapered single-mode fiber is bent in a simple fixture to increase its sensitivity. Pressure sensors have been fabricated utilizing the bend-sensitive property of the biconically tapered single-mode fibers.
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