Co-Investigators:
Ing. Alexandr Jančárek, CSc.
Annotation:
The project is aimed at the development of two novel sensing structures in which long-period gratings (LPGs) inscribed by a CO2 laser in optical fibers are employed for bend sensing. A basic feature of the first structure, built on an LPG in aconventional fiber of a certain type, will be its insensitivity to the external index of refraction, allowing the coated or embedded LPGs to be reliably operated even under harsh conditions. This structure, based on a designed fiber with aparabolic-index profile inthe cladding, will be optimized for both bending sensitivity and index insensitivity and tested in model structural monitoring. The second structure will be built on LPGs in microstructure fibers (MSFs). These LPGs, whichexhibit an attractive feature of temperature insensitivity, have not been explored for bend sensing yet. First, a method for LPG inscription in MSFs available will be developed and bending sensitivity of the produced LPGs measured.
Department:
Department of Manufacturing Technology
Year:
2006 - 2008
Program:
Standard projects