Torsion sensor using a Mach-Zehnder interferometer

A novel torsion sensor based on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer is presented. The interferometer is made with a piece of Ytterbium doped photonic crystal fiber (YbDPCF) spliced between two single-mode fibers. The torsion sensitivity obtained is 0.05nm/º in a torsion range from 0° to 360° along with a sensitivity of 0.06dBm/º at specific wavelength. The interference fringes and torsion characteristics have been experimentally investigated and demonstrated. This compact fiber component with acceptable sensing performance makes its a good candidate for the measurement of numerous physical parameters.

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