Optical fiber sensor technology

TLDR

Trends in the development of optical fiber sensor technology and its anticipated application areas are briefly outlined. The paper reviews the current state of the art of optical fiber sensors. The review details the principles of operation, enumerates various fiber sensor types, discusses performance limits and fabrication technologies, and describes acoustic, magnetic, gyro, laser diode, and other sensor characteristics. The review highlights performance limits, fabrication technologies, and emerging trends with anticipated application areas.

Abstract

The current state of the art of optical fiber sensors is reviewed. The principles of operation are detailed and the various types of fiber sensors are outlined. Achievable performance and limitations are discussed and a description of technology used to fabricate the sensor is presented. The characteristics of acoustic, magnetic, gyro, laser diode, and other sensors are described. Trends in the development of this sensor technology and expected application areas are briefly outlined.