This book offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of optical phenomena, various types of optical fibers, and fiber¿optic sensing systems. It delves into the different laser sources utilized in sensors and explores the development of innovative mechanisms related to fiber¿optic sensors. The content includes detailed discussions on a range of laser and fiber¿based devices, supported by mathematical simulations for sensor development, as well as performance measurements of the latest advancements in sensor technology. Additionally, this book examines the unique properties of photonic crystal fibers (PCFs), their diverse applications in PCF¿based sensors, and cutting¿edge topics such as surface plasmon resonance and hybrid plasmonic waveguides.
Key features:
¿ Covers the breadth of optical sensing topics, including laser¿based sensing.
¿ Presents various types of lasers, including next-generation semiconductor lasers used for medical applications.
¿ Discusses techniques for temperature sensors using laser and fiber optics.
¿ Reviews techniques with photonic crystal fiber (PCF) on the applications in sensing different parameters and current technologies.
¿ Explores surface plasmon resonance and hybrid plasmonic waveguide.
This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in optics, sensors, and optoelectronics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1.Introduction To Light Source And Optical Fiber Sensors 2. Prospects Of Optical Fiber Sensor Using Photonic Crystal Fiber (PCF) And Applications 3. Laser And Various Applications In Optical Sensing 4. Fibre Sensors - Reflections on Achievements and Aspirations 5. Silicon Photonics-Based Guided Wave Gas Sensors And Components For the Mid-IR 6. Acoustic Emission Sensing Based On Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors 7. Nanoscale Hybrid Plasmonic Waveguide Based Sensing Devices 8. Sensors Based On Metallic Grating Assisted Surface Plasmons 9. Overview of doped specialty optical fibers for use as a sensor 10. Present Status in Humidity and Moisture Sensing with Fiber Optics. 11. Prospects for Fiber Loop Ringdown Spectroscopy for physical and chemical sensing 12. A new technique for the development of side polished optical fiber and used as biochemical sensor. 13. Fibre-Optic Interferometric Sensors for Non-contact Vibration Measurement 14. Application Of Vibration Sensors In Techno-Commercial Applications
