Optical fiber sensors. Vol.2, Systems and applications / edited by John Dakin and Brian Culshaw.

Contributor(s): Culshaw, B | Dakin, John, 1947-.

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BookSeries: Artech House optoelectronics library.Publisher: London : Artech House, 1989Description: xi, 799 p. : ill., charts ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0890063761.Subject(s): Optical fibers

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DDC classification: 621.3692

Contents:

Interferometers / D. A. Jackson and J. D. C. Jones -- Fiber-optic gyroscope / Herve C. Lefevre -- Intensity and wavelength-based sensors and optical actuators / R. E. Jones, R. S. Medlock and R. C. Spooncer -- Silicon in optical fiber sensors / Brian Culshaw -- Point sensor multiplexing principles / R. Kist -- Distributed optical fiber sensor systems / J. P. Dakin -- Chemical, biochemical and medical sensors / A. Harmer and A. Scheggi -- Physical and chemical sensors for process control / K. Kyuma -- Applications of fiber optic sensors in the aerospace and marine industries / B. Culshaw -- Some other applications for fiber optic sensors / A. J. A. Bruinsma and T. M. J. Jongeling -- The market situation / P. McGeehin.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface (p. xiii)
Authors' Biographies (p. xvii)
Chapter 10 Interferometers (p. 329)
10.1 Introduction (p. 329)
10.2 General principles (p. 330)
10.3 Signal processing (p. 333)
10.3.1 Optical considerations (p. 333)
10.3.2 Electronic considerations (p. 348)
10.4 Intrinsic monomode sensors (p. 355)
10.4.1 Temperature (p. 355)
10.4.2 Acoustic pressure sensing (p. 359)
10.4.3 Direct and indirect sensors based on strain measurement (p. 361)
10.4.4 Magnetometry based on Faraday rotation (p. 365)
10.5 Extrinsic sensors (p. 366)
10.5.1 Introduction (p. 366)
10.5.2 Fiber properties (p. 367)
10.5.3 Laser velocimetry (p. 369)
10.5.4 Remote vibration measurement (p. 371)
10.5.5 Holography (p. 373)
10.5.6 Other applications (p. 374)
10.6 Conclusions (p. 375)
References (p. 376)
Chapter 11 Fiber-Optic Gyroscope
11.1 Introduction (p. 381)
11.2 Principle of an interferometric fiber optic gyroscope (p. 382)
11.2.1 Sagnac effect (p. 382)
11.2.2 Sensitivity and single-mode reciprocity (p. 386)
11.2.3 Biasing modulation-demodulation scheme (p. 388)
11.2.4 Noise and drift (p. 391)
11.3 Multiple path parasitic effects (p. 392)
11.3.1 Backreflection and backscattering (p. 392)
11.3.2 Birefringence and lack of polarization filtering (p. 396)
11.3.3 Multiple path control with "white light" interferometry (p. 398)
11.4 Transient parasitic effects (p. 404)
11.5 Truly nonreciprocal effects (p. 405)
11.5.1 Magneto-optic Faraday effect (p. 405)
11.5.2 Nonlinear Kerr effect (p. 406)
11.6 Technological implementations and related performances (p. 408)
11.6.1 Source and sensing fiber coil (p. 408)
11.6.2 "Heart" of the interferometer (p. 408)
11.6.3 Detector (p. 413)
11.6.4 Open loop sensitivity (p. 416)
11.7 Scale factor accuracy (p. 417)
11.7.1 Closed loop (or phase nulling) operation (p. 417)
11.7.2 Wavelength control (p. 422)
11.8 Future domains of application (p. 424)
11.9 Comments about interferometric fiber gyros versus resonant fiber gyros (p. 425)
11.10 Conclusion (p. 425)
References (p. 427)
Chapter 12 Intensity and Wavelength-based Sensors and Optical Actuators
12.1 Introduction (p. 431)
12.1.1 Intensity-modulation limitations (p. 432)
12.1.2 Wavelength-modulation limitations (p. 434)
12.2 Intensity-based sensors (p. 435)
12.2.1 Fiber displacement and shutter-modulated sensors (p. 435)
12.2.2 Reflective sensors (p. 437)
12.2.3 Fiber loss sensors (p. 438)
12.2.4 Evanescent field sensors (p. 441)
12.2.5 Absorption and light scattering sensors (p. 442)
12.2.6 Digitally encoded sensors based on intensity modulation (p. 443)
12.2.7 Refractive index sensors (p. 443)
12.2.8 Other intensity sensors (p. 445)
12.3 Intensity referencing (p. 446)
12.3.1 Balanced bridge (p. 446)
12.3.2 Divided beam systems (p. 447)
12.3.3 Two-wavelength referencing (p. 448)
12.4 Spectrally encoded sensors (p. 449)
12.4.1 Optical radiation pyrometer (p. 450)
12.4.2 Photoluminescent (fluorescent and phosphorescent) temperature sensors (p. 451)
12.4.3 Temperature dependent sensors (p. 452)
12.4.4 Displacement monitoring using spectral filtering techniques (p. 454)
12.5 Hybrid sensors (p. 455)
12.5.1 Hybrid nonresonant systems (p. 457)
12.5.2 Hybrid resonant sensors (p. 461)
12.5.3 Resonant sensors (p. 467)
12.6 Optical actuation (p. 468)
12.7 Conclusions (p. 469)
References (p. 470)
Chapter 13 Silicon in Optical Fiber Sensors
13.1 Introduction (p. 475)
13.2 Mechanical and optical properties of silicon (p. 476)
13.2.1 Mechanical properties of silicon (p. 477)
13.2.2 Optical properties of silicon (p. 481)
13.3 Basic features of resonant transducers (p. 485)
13.4 Silicon micromachining (p. 491)
13.5 Optically energized micromechanical resonator transducers (p. 495)
13.6 Silicon integrated optics (p. 504)
13.7 Discussions and conclusions (p. 507)
Acknowledgments (p. 508)
References (p. 508)
Chapter 14 Point Sensor Multiplexing Principles
14.1 Introduction (p. 511)
14.2 Generalized fiber optic sensor network (p. 514)
14.3 Fiber optic sensor network as an information-generating and transmitting system (p. 516)
14.4 Network architectures (p. 521)
14.4.1 Network topologies (p. 521)
14.4.2 Network power budget (p. 525)
14.4.3 Maximum number of sensors (p. 527)
14.5 Incoherent multiplexing (p. 531)
14.5.1 Spatial-division multiplexing (SDM) (p. 531)
14.5.2 Time-division multiplexing (TDM) (p. 535)
14.5.3 Frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) (p. 544)
14.5.4 Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) (p. 548)
14.6 Interferometric sensor multiplexing (p. 554)
14.6.1 Pulse-generated-carrier (PGC) technique (p. 555)
14.6.2 Path-matched differential interferometry (PMDI) (p. 558)
14.6.3 Coherence multiplexing (CM) (p. 560)
14.6.4 Time-division multiplexing (p. 561)
14.6.5 Frequency-division multiplexing (p. 564)
14.7 Conclusions (p. 569)
References (p. 570)
Chapter 15 Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor Systems
15.1 Introduction (p. 575)
15.2 Backscattered sensors using the OTDR concept (general) (p. 576)
15.3 Monitoring of variations in attenuation using OTDR (p. 580)
15.4 Variations in Rayleigh backscatter characteristics (p. 581)
15.5 Distributed anti-Stokes Raman thermometry (DART) (p. 584)
15.6 Time-domain fluorescence monitoring (p. 589)
15.7 The optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR) technique (p. 589)
15.8 The transmissive FMCW method for disturbance location (p. 591)
15.9 Distributed sensing using amplification as a result of a counter-propagating optical pump pulse (p. 592)
15.10 The Sagnac ring interferometer as a distributed sensor for time-varying physical fields (p. 593)
15.11 Conclusions (p. 595)
References (p. 596)
Chapter 16 Chemical, Biochemical, and Medical Sensors
16.1 Introduction (p. 599)
16.2 Features of optical chemical sensors (p. 599)
16.3 Spectroscopic parameters (p. 601)
16.3.1 Absorption (p. 601)
16.3.2 Reflectance (p. 602)
16.3.3 Luminescence (p. 603)
16.3.4 Scattering (p. 603)
16.4 Fiber optic probes and instrumentation (p. 604)
16.4.1 Probe geometry (p. 605)
16.4.2 Twin-lightguide type (p. 605)
16.4.3 Surface waveguide (evanescent mode devices) (p. 607)
16.4.4 Single-fiber Y-coupled arrangement (p. 608)
16.4.5 Spectrometers (p. 609)
16.5 Gas spectroscopy (p. 610)
16.5.1 Gas absorption monitors (p. 610)
16.5.2 Raman spectroscopy (p. 613)
16.6 Refractive index and liquid-level sensors (p. 613)
16.7 Turbidity (or scattering) measurements (p. 616)
16.8 Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) sensing (p. 617)
16.9 Oximetry (p. 621)
16.9.1 Oxygen reflectance spectroscopy (p. 621)
16.9.2 Oxygen reagent sensor (p. 622)
16.10 Carbon dioxide sensing (p. 623)
16.11 Glucose sensor (p. 623)
16.12 Chemical ions (p. 624)
16.13 Immunological assay (p. 625)
16.13.1 Optical evanescent wave spectroscopy (p. 626)
16.13.2 Surface reaction measurement (p. 628)
16.13.3 Sensor probe geometry (p. 631)
16.13.4 Surface plasmon resonance (p. 632)
16.14 Physical sensors for medical applications (p. 634)
16.14.1 Pressure sensors (p. 636)
16.14.2 Blood velocity and flow (p. 637)
16.14.3 Temperature sensors (p. 640)
16.15 Conclusions (p. 645)
References (p. 646)
Chapter 17 Physical and Chemical Sensors for Process Control
17.1 Introduction (p. 653)
17.2 On-off sensors (p. 654)
17.2.1 Optical fiber interrupters (p. 654)
17.2.2 Optical microswitches (p. 658)
17.3 Temperature sensors (p. 662)
17.3.1 Semiconductor absorpton sensor (p. 662)
17.3.2 Semiconductor photoluminescence sensor (p. 663)
17.3.3 Phosphor sensor (p. 666)
17.3.4 Applications of point-contact sensors (p. 668)
17.3.5 Pyrometers (p. 669)
17.4 Image sensors (endoscope) (p. 673)
17.5 Mechanical sensors (p. 675)
17.5.1 Displacement sensor using Y-guide probes (p. 675)
17.5.2 Pressure sensors (p. 677)
17.5.3 Acceleration sensors (p. 679)
17.5.4 Flow sensors (p. 682)
17.6 Chemical sensors (p. 685)
17.6.1 Liquid-level sensors (p. 685)
17.6.2 Oil-leak sensors (p. 688)
17.6.3 Gas sensors (p. 688)
17.7 Optical fiber sensor system (p. 692)
17.8 Conclusion (p. 695)
References (p. 695)
Chapter 18 Applications of Fiber Optic Sensors in the Aerospace and Marine Industries
18.1 Introduction (p. 701)
18.2 Aerospace instrumentation (p. 702)
18.2.1 Flight control systems (p. 704)
18.2.2 Navigational instrumentation and gyroscopes (p. 709)
18.2.3 Gas turbine engine monitoring and testing (p. 710)
18.2.4 Testing of advanced aerospace materials (p. 712)
18.3 Marine applications (p. 716)
18.4 Sensor systems (p. 718)
18.5 Discussion and conclusions (p. 718)
References (p. 719)
Chapter 19 Some Other Applications for Fiber Optic Sensors
19.1 Introduction (p. 721)
19.2 Security and safety systems (p. 722)
19.2.1 Introduction (p. 722)
19.2.2 Fire and smoke detection (p. 723)
19.2.3 Intrusion detection and contact sensing (p. 725)
19.3 Monitoring the integrity of structures (p. 727)
19.3.1 Introduction (p. 727)
19.3.2 Crack detection (p. 729)
19.3.3 Strain measurement (p. 733)
19.3.4 Acoustic emission detection (p. 738)
19.4 Noncontact measurement and inspection (p. 739)
19.4.1 Introduction (p. 739)
19.4.2 Laser velocity and vibration measurement (p. 740)
19.4.3 Generation and detection of ultrasound for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) (p. 742)
19.5 Sensors for the electrical power industry (p. 745)
19.5.1 Introduction (p. 745)
19.5.2 Current sensors (p. 746)
19.5.3 Magnetic field sensors (p. 752)
19.5.4 Voltage sensors (p. 753)
19.5.5 Fault-locating systems (p. 756)
19.5.6 Temperature sensors (p. 758)
19.6 Conclusions related to market situation (p. 759)
References (p. 761)
Chapter 20 The Market Situation
20.1 Introduction (p. 767)
20.2 Market considerations (p. 768)
20.3 The research and development market (p. 770)
20.3.1 Sensors research and development in context (p. 770)
20.3.2 World research and development activity (p. 772)
20.3.3 Overview of UK research and development activity (p. 774)
20.3.4 Micromachined silicon devices (p. 777)
20.4 The commercial market (p. 778)
20.5 Conclusions (p. 780)
Appendix (p. 783)
Index (p. 789)

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