Static FBG strain sensor with high resolution and large dynamic range by dual-comb spectroscopy

Opt Express. 2013 May 6;21(9):11141-9. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.011141.

Abstract

We demonstrate a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) strain sensor with optical frequency combs. To precisely characterize the optical response of the FBG when strain is applied, dual-comb spectroscopy is used. Highly sensitive dual-comb spectroscopy of the FBG enabled strain measurements with a resolution of 34 nε. The optical spectral bandwidth of the measurement exceeds 1 THz. Compared with conventional FBG strain sensor using a continuous-wave laser that requires rather slow frequency scanning with a limited range, the dynamic range and multiplexing capability are significantly improved by using broadband dual-comb spectroscopy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Elastic Modulus
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Refractometry / instrumentation*
  • Spectrum Analysis / instrumentation*
  • Stress, Mechanical