Author: Lazo M. Manojlović Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1000565300 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
The need for both intrinsic and extrinsic fiber-optic sensor technologies continues to grow. To meet the demands of this fast-expanding applications-driven market, this book discusses both the latest advances and recent application opportunities along with the basic optical phenomena, with the main emphasis on applying optical knowledge for solving real-life engineering problems. Key features of the book: • Highlights the uniqueness of fiber-optics sensors • Presents state-of-the-art technology in optical fiber sensors • Discusses a variety of fiber-optic topologies • Considers different detection techniques • Gives special attention to distributed fiber-optic sensing systems Basic tools and concepts are presented in the earlier chapters, which are then developed in more detail in the later chapters. The book is organized in seven chapters covering a broad range of fiber-optical sensing phenomena. Written for undergraduate and graduate students who want to broaden their knowledge of fiber-optic sensing system applications for real-life engineering problems, the volume is also valuable for engineers who want to acquire the basic principles of optics, especially fiber-optics.
Author: David A. Krohn Publisher: Isa ISBN: 9781556170102 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 270
Book Description
Aims to provide a solid overall background in fibre optic sensors and discusses mechanisms and configurations for a wide range of applications for measurement and analysis. The author also discusses both sides of the case for fibre optic sensors, including sensitivity and dynamic response.
Author: Ginu Rajan Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1351831240 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 894
Book Description
Optical Fiber Sensors: Advanced Techniques and Applications describes the physical principles of, and latest developments in, optical fiber sensors. Providing a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, and practical applications of fiber optic sensing systems, this book: Discusses new and emerging areas of research including photonic crystal fiber sensors, micro- and nanofiber sensing, liquid crystal photonics, acousto-optic effects in fiber, and fiber laser-based sensing Covers well-established areas such as surface plasmon resonance sensors, interferometric fiber sensors, polymer fiber sensors, Bragg gratings in polymer and silica fibers, and distributed fiber sensors Explores humidity sensing applications, smart structure applications, and medical applications, supplying detailed examples of the various fiber optic sensing technologies in use Optical Fiber Sensors: Advanced Techniques and Applications draws upon the extensive academic and industrial experience of its contributing authors to deliver a comprehensive introduction to optical fiber sensors with a strong practical focus suitable for undergraduate and graduate students as well as scientists and engineers working in the field.
Author: Jin U. Kang Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461474825 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 171
Book Description
This book is designed to highlight the basic principles of fiber optic imaging and sensing devices. The book provides the readers with a solid foundation in fiber optic imaging and sensing devices. The text begins with an introductory chapter that starts from Maxwell’s equations and ends with the derivation of the basic optical fiber characteristic equations and solutions (i.e. fiber modes). Also covered within are reviews of the most common fiber optic interferometric devices which are the basis for many fiber optic imaging and sensing systems. The author discusses the basics of fiber optic imagers with an emphasis on fiber optic confocal microscope. Including chapters on fiber Bragg grating based sensor and various applications and fiber Sagnac loop based sensors. The book also provides useful forms of device characteristic equations.
Author: Eric Udd Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470126841 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 514
Book Description
Since the technology has moved strongly into a number of different areas a textbook of this sort could be used by a wide variety of academic departments including physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering and bioengineering. To make the second edition as widely appealing as possible a series of significant upgrades were made. 1. The book is structured to support a variety of academic programs and it can also be used as a general reference by practicing engineers and scientists. 2. The introductory chapter has been revised to outline the new content of the second edition and provide a overview of the current status of fiber optic sensor technology. 3. A new, extensive chapter has been added covering fiber optic grating sensor technology and its application to aerospace, civil structures, oil and gas and power generating applications. 4. A second new chapter has been added on the emerging field of biomedical fiber optic sensors. This is one of the most rapidly growing fields of use for fiber optic sensors and with rising health costs and medical advances promises to be an important area for many years to come.
Author: Shizhuo Yin Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1351835327 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 511
Book Description
The need for both intrinsic and extrinsic fiber optic sensor technologies continues to grow. To meet the demands of this fast expanding applications-driven market, Fiber Optic Sensors, Second Edition presents both the latest advances in fiber optic sensor technology, such as the application of photonic crystal fibers to fiber optic gyroscopes, and recent application opportunities, including the use of fiber optic sensors as a minimally invasive medical treatment. The new edition of this seminal work highlights the development of fiber optic sensors, while providing an overview of current methods for the construction of high-speed and high-capacity fiber optic systems. Two new chapters cover topics such as femtosecond laser illumination inscription and the growing application sector of fiber optic chemical and biological sensors. Adding significant new material, the book continues to provide a progressive history of each sensor type as well as basic principles and fundamental building blocks for practical applications in the electrical aerospace, defense and manufacturing, smart structure, undersea surveillance, medical, and gas and oil industries.
Author: Swee Chuan Tjin Publisher: MDPI ISBN: 3039366963 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
This Special Issue focuses on all aspects of the recent research and development related to fiber optic sensors. The recent advances in fiber-based sensing technologies have enabled both fundamental studies and a wide spectrum of applications. The goal of this Special Issue is to bring attention to the most recent results in the field of fiber optic sensors, including new mechanisms, materials, processes, and applications.
Author: Banshi Dhar Gupta Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 9814619566 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 284
Book Description
The book provides an introduction of surface plasmons and presents its applications in the sensing of various chemical and biological analyses using optical fiber technology. The field is developed by introducing the surface plasmons for semi-infinite metal–dielectric interface with discussion of their propagation length and penetration depth. Practical issues with the excitation of surface plasmons in different configurations and in various geometries including various means of their excitation have also been included. The book discusses the essential components of fiber optic sensors, their functions and the performance parameters along with the theoretical description of fiber optic Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) sensors with respect to various light launching conditions. The fabrication methods and protocols used for the fabrication of the fiber optic SPR chemical and biosensors have been described. Some fiber optic sensing applications based on SPR phenomena and various issues, such as sensitivity enhancement, influence of external stimuli etc, have been an important part of the book. The book will help beginners as well as established researchers in understanding the fundamentals and advancements of optical fiber plasmonic sensor technology. The book contains both the rigorous theory and the experimental techniques of SPR and related variety of sensors. Contents:IntroductionPhysics of PlasmonsCharacteristics and Components of Fiber Optic SensorTheory of SPR-based Optical Fiber SensorFabrication and Functionalization MethodsSPR based Sensing ApplicationsSPR based Fiber Optic Sensors: Factors Affecting PerformanceFuture Scope of ResearchAppendices:Dispersion Relations of Dielectric Materials and MetalsList of Constants Readership: Beginners as well as established researchers who are interested in the fundamentals and advancements of optical fiber plasmonic sensor technology. Key Features:All the contents in this book are totally different from the topics covered in other books on fiber optic sensors as we focus on chemical and biochemical sensing applications of fiber topic plasmonic sensorsThe book discusses the fiber optic chemical and biosensors based on plasmonics which is one of the hottest topics of research these days. Further, the book includes sensor fabrication methods apart from just adding sensors based on surface interactionsThe book includes not only the basics of surface plasmons but also the chemical and bio-chemical sensing applications using optical fiber technologyThe book covers the state of art work on fiber optic sensors utilizing surface plasmon resonance techniqueThe authors have carried out tremendous amount of research on this area during the last 10 years and their work has extensively been cited in the literatureKeywords:Optical Fiber;Sensor;Surface Plasmon;Plasmonics
Author: Arthur H. Hartog Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1351645307 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 651
Book Description
This book explains physical principles, unique benefits, broad categories, implementation aspects, and performance criteria of distributed optical fiber sensors (DOFS). For each kind of sensor, the book highlights industrial applications, which range from oil and gas production to power line monitoring, plant and process engineering, environmental monitoring, industrial fire and leakage detection, and so on. The text also includes a discussion of such key areas as backscattering, launched power limitations, and receiver sensitivity, as well as a concise historical account of the field’s development.
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