Tapered Optical Fiber Sensor
Abstract
A sensor is disclosed in which light is launched into the core of a single mode optical fiber having a tapered-down or narrow waist region between 2 tapers along an internal portion of the length thereof. The fiber is positioned so that a physical effect to be measured bends the fiber in the narrow waist region. The intensity of the light exiting from the core of the fiber is measured and the displacement is determined in accordance with the measured intensity. The narrow waist region of the fiber has a V(sub co) parameter of less than 1. A bellows which changes dimension with a change in pressure may be coupled to the fiber to bend it in the waist region in proportion to pressure changes. A magnetostrictive element which changes dimension with changing magnetic field may be coupled to the narrow waist region so that a change in dimension causes a displacement which bends the fiber.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADD019824
Entities
People
- Howard D. Krumboltz
- Lloyd C. Bobb
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center