Low-coherence Michelson interferometric fiber-optic multiplexed strain sensor array: a minimum configuration.
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چکیده
A minimum configuration Michelson fiber-optic low-coherence interferometric quasi-distributed sensing system is proposed that permits absolute length measurement in remote reflective sensor arrays. The sensor's reflective signal characteristics have been analyzed, and the relationship between intensities of light and number of sensors is given for evaluation of multiplexing potential. The proposed sensing scheme will be useful for the measurement of strain distribution. An important application may be strain monitoring in smart structures. Experimentally, four-sensor array has been demonstrated.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Applied optics
دوره 43 16 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004