Optical Fiber Refractometer.
Abstract
The index of refraction of a liquid is measured using an optical fiber refractometer having a light transmitting optical fiber by immersing a portion of the optical fiber in the liquid and launching light into one end of the optical fiber at a selected non-zero launch angle with respect to the fiber axis. Light transmitted through the optical fiber is detected at the other end of the optical fiber and a determination is made of the index of refraction of the liquid in accordance with the detected light and the selected non-zero launch angle. By varying the launching angles of the light the range of the refractometer is increased. The light transmitting optical fiber is provided with a region having at least one tapered portion for further increasing the range of the refractometer. The tapered portion of the optical fiber is disposed between a reflective end of the optical fiber and the light source for providing single-ended operation. Keywords: Patent applications. (rh)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 03, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADD014619
Entities
People
- Howard Krumboltz
- Lloyd C. Bobb
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy