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High sensitivity directional torsion sensor based on double-helix long-period grating in tapered polarization-maintaining fiber.
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Optics Communications . Nov2021, Vol. 499, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- We propose a fiber torsion sensor based on double-helix long-period grating (DH-LPG) written in a tapered polarization-maintaining fiber (PMF). A series of DH-LPGs were fabricated in the tapered PMFs with waist diameters of 85 to 67 μ m by a CO 2 -laser heating and twisting system. The torsion, temperature and surrounding refractive index sensing characteristics were investigated experimentally. Thanks to the special structures combined DH-LPGs with tapered PMFs, the proposed sensor can realize directional torsion measurement. The maximum torsion sensitivity of the proposed grating could be up to -2.28 nm/(rad/m) when the tapered waist diameter was 67 μ m. The DH-LPGs have potential application in field of all-fiber high sensitivity directional torsion sensing. • Novel and repeatable fabrication methods for double-helix long-period gratings. • Detailed analysis in the sensing characteristics with various waist diameters. • Available for vector torsion measurements. • High torsion sensitivities and wide measurable twist rate ranges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00304018
- Volume :
- 499
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Optics Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151895184
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2021.127320