Sensing Applications of Polymer Optical Fiber Fuse

This article presents a review of the fuse effect in polymer optical fibers (POFs) and its sensing applications. First, propagation mechanisms characteristics POF are discussed, showing that threshold power velocity much lower than those silica fiber fuse. In addition, it is shown main unique advantages capability transmitting signal as well electrical conductivity carbonized oscillatory path created core. The physical properties fused also described, such higher elasticity stability to external effects. Subsequently, some applications POFs reviewed, temperature, strain, force, angle sensors with sensitivity stabler operation nonfused POF-based sensors. Finally, future perspectives on where magnetic field plays an important role implementing devices. Thus, features can provide new paradigm for fibers, which be intentionally ignited fabrication novel in-fiber devices extended capabilities.