Applications of Fiber Optics in Experimental Mechanics
Abstract
Fiber optics provide a powerful new tool for use in experimental mechanics. Applications range from excitation to illumination to detection to information transmission. Interesting examples include applications in holo- interferometry, laser speckle photography, laser doppler velocimetry, photoelastic spectral analysis and numerous other experimental techniques in which fiber optics may be used to manipulate light. In addition, fiber optics are finding uses in a wide variety of strain, pressure, crack, temperature, displacement and motion sensing transducers. This presentation will review the special characteristics of various types of optical fibers that fit them to these non-communications related roles. A few applications will be described in detail and many others mentioned briefly in order to illustrate the numerous advantages to be realized from the use of fiber optics in experimental mechanics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA178683
Entities
People
- J. A. Gilbert
- T. D. Dudderar
Organizations
- University of Alabama in Huntsville