论文信息 - Effects of elongation on polymer optical fiber power losses for sensing purposes

Effects of elongation on polymer optical fiber power losses for sensing purposes

In this work, we explore the variation of power losses of PMMA-core plastic optical fiber through tensile tests. Experimental results of received optical power during elastic and plastic deformation process demonstrate the feasibility of POFs as simple intensity-based fiber-optic sensors for Structural Health Monitoring applications beyond complex schemes. A theoretical approach of the POF behavior versus strain is also provided.

C. Vázquez | D. S. Montero | J. C. Torres | J. Zahr-Viñuelas | J. L. Pérez Castellanos

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