Journal of Lightwave Technology · 1999 · 27 citations · 7 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMicroelectromechanical SystemsSensorsVibrationMechanical SensorsMicroelectromechanical SensorsMicromachiningOptical SensingOptical SensorsSilicon PhotonicsMicro-optical SensorsMicromachined SensorsOptical DetectionSiliconSilicon MicromachiningSilicon Photonics IntegrationVibration SensingVibration Sensors
A new micro-optical vibration sensor has been achieved by combining "integrated optics" and "micromachining" on silicon technologies. The high sensitivity and the wide frequency range have been obtained by using a multimode section in the optical detection circuit. Three prototypes have been installed successfully in an industrial hydroelectric power plant.
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