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.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Editors
- Contributors
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Optical Fiber Sensors
- Chapter 2: Optical Fiber Sensing Solutions: From Macro- to Micro-/Nanoscale
- Chapter 3: Interferometric Fiber-Optic Sensors
- Chapter 4: Polymer Optical Fiber Sensors
- Chapter 5: Surface Plasmon Resonance Fiber-Optic Sensors
- Chapter 6: Photonic-Crystal Fibers for Sensing Applications
- Chapter 7: Liquid Crystal Optical Fibers for Sensing Applications
- Chapter 8: Optical Microfiber Physical Sensors
- Chapter 9: Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors and Interrogation Systems
- Chapter 10: Polymer Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors and Their Applications
- Chapter 11: Acousto-Optic Effect and Its Application in Optical Fibers
- Chapter 12: Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensors and Their Applications
- Chapter 13: Fiber Laser–Based Sensing Technologies
- Chapter 14: Active Core Optical Fiber Chemical Sensors and Applications
- Chapter 15: Optical Fiber Humidity Sensors
- Chapter 16: Medical Applications of Fiber-Optic Sensors
- Chapter 17: Optical Fiber Sensors for Smart Composite Materials and Structures
- Chapter 18: Future Perspectives for Fiber-Optic Sensing
- Index
Product information
- Title: Optical Fiber Sensors
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2017
- Publisher(s): CRC Press
- ISBN: 9781351831246
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