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Optical Fiber Sensing Technology: Basics, Classifications and Applications

Received: 25 January 2018     Accepted: 5 February 2018     Published: 27 February 2018
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Abstract

In this paper, the current state of art of optical fiber sensing technology is reviewed. The basics of operating principle are discussed in detailed and the various types of optical fiber sensors are classified. The performances, the limitations and a description of the technology used to fabricate the optical fiber sensors have presented. Also, the development of this technology and the expected application areas are briefly outlined.

Published in American Journal of Remote Sensing (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajrs.20180601.11
Page(s) 1-5
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Keywords

Optical Fiber Devices, Optical Fiber Sensors, Optical Interferometry, Modulation Techniques

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  • Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Basra University, Basra, Iraq

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