Analysis and optimization of an all-fiber device based on photonic crystal fiber with integrated electrodes

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)We present both numerical and experimental studies of an all-fiber device based on the integration of metallic electrodes into photonic crystal fibers (PCF). The device operation consists on applying electrical current to the electrodes which, by Joule effect, expand and squeeze the PCF microstructure in a preferential direction, altering both phase and group birefringence. We investigate the effect of integrating electrodes into the fiber and the dependence of the device sensitivity on the electrode configuration and composition. (C) 2010 Optical Society of America18328422848Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Rumo a um Observatório Latino-Americano do Clima e da Saúde: Seminário sobre Instrumentos e Metodologias

The study of the relationship between health and climate requires articulating various actors and disciplines. This paper presents the experience of the Latin American Seminar on Instruments and Methodologies for a climate and health observatory— held in Buenos Aires in 2019 and supported by the Latin American Center for Interdisciplinary Training (CELFI)—as a linking and training facility referencing the projects that are being carried out in this field throughout Latin American. This paper presents the design, contents, didactic approach and execution of the seminar, as well as its results regarding participation, products and evaluation. Likewise, the methodologies that could allow articulating different disciplines in a process of gainingknowledge about the climate-health relationship are reflected throughout this process. Finally, the main guidelines for this observatory, arising from an exchange with key actors, are set forth herein. The execution of the seminar, the projects presented as the products thereof, the discussions that arose during the exchange, and the need to continue with this work over the following months point out to the importance and necessity of building this observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean in an interdisciplinary way.El estudio de la relación entre clima y salud requiere la articulación de diversos actores y disciplinas. En este artículo se presenta la experiencia del Seminario Latinoamericano Instrumentos y Metodologías para un observatorio de clima y salud, realizado en Buenos Aires en 2019, apoyado por el Centro Latinoamericano de Formación Interdisciplinaria (CELFI), como un espacio de vinculación, capacitación y referencia a experiencias que se vienen desarrollando en este campo en América Latina. En este trabajo se presenta el diseño del seminario, su contenido, didáctica y desarrollo, así como los resultados en cuanto a participación, productos y evaluación. Asimismo, durante el proceso se reflexiona en torno a las metodologías que permitan articular diferentes disciplinas en un proceso de construcción de conocimiento sobre la relación clima-salud. Finalmente, se explicitan los principales lineamientos del observatorio, surgidos de una instancia de intercambio con actores clave. El desarrollo del seminario, los proyectos presentados como producto, las discusiones surgidas durante el intercambio y la continuidad de trabajo en los meses posteriores permiten dar cuenta de la importancia y necesidad de construir interdisciplinariamente este observatorio para América Latina y el Caribe.O estudo da relação entre o clima e a saúde requere a articulação de diversos atores e disciplinas. Neste artigo, apresenta-se a experiência do Seminário Latino-americano Instrumentos e Metodologias para um observatório de clima e saúde, realizado em Buenos Aires em 2019. Foi apoiado pelo Centro Latino-americano de Formação Interdisciplinar (CELFI), como espaço de vinculação, capacitação e referência das experiências que se estão a desenvolver neste campo na América Latina. Neste trabalho, apresenta- se a conceção do seminário, o seu conteúdo, dinâmica e desenvolvimento, bem como, os resultados em termos de participação, produtos e avaliação. Da mesma forma, durante o processo, é feita uma reflexão sobre as metodologias que permitem a articulação de diferentes disciplinas, num processo de construção do conhecimento sobre a relação clima-saúde. Por fim, explicitam-se as principais diretrizes do observatório, decorrentes de uma plataforma de intercâmbio dos atores chave. O desenvolvimento do seminário, os projetos apresentados como produto, as discussões ocorridas durante o intercâmbio e a continuidade de trabalho nos meses seguintes, permitem perceber a importância e a necessidade de construir este observatório interdisciplinar, para a América Latina e Caribe

Magnetic Field Sensor With Terfenol-d Thin-film Coated Fbg

In this work a magnetic field sensor based on an FBG coated with a thin film of Terfenol-D is presented. The sensor was tested with two optical interrogation systems: one, a scanning laser system with a 1 pm resolution, and the other a differential white light interferometer (WLI). The results obtained in the magnetic field range of 20 mT to 100 mT, show the possibility of increasing the magnetic field measurement resolution, with temperature fluctuations invariance, by a factor of 4.5 when using the WLI system. © 2012 SPIE.8421Mora, J., Diez, A., Cruz, J.L., A magnetostrictive sensor interrogated by fiber gratings for DC-Current and temperature discrimination (2000) Ieee Photonic Tech L, 12 (12), pp. 1680-1682Satpathi, D., Moore, J.A., Ennis, M.G., Design of a terfenol-D based fiber-optic current transducer (2005) Ieee Sens J, 5 (5), pp. 1057-1065Li, M.F., Giant Magnetostrictive Magnetic Fields Sensor Based on Dual Fiber Bragg Gratings, pp. 490-495Mora, J., Martinez-Leon, L., Diez, A., Simultaneous temperature and ac-current measurements for high voltagelines using fiber Bragg gratings (2006) Sensor Actuat A-Phys, 125 (2), pp. 313-316Reilly, D., Willshire, A.J., Fusiek, G., A fiber-Bragg-grating-based sensor for simultaneous AC current and temperature measurement (2006) Ieee Sens J, 6 (6), pp. 1539-1542Davino, D., Visone, C., Ambrosino, C., Compensation of hysteresis in magnetic field sensors employing Fiber Bragg Grating and magneto-elastic materials (2008) Sensor Actuat A-Phys, 147 (1), pp. 127-136Yang, M.H., Dai, J.X., Zhou, C.M., Optical fiber magnetic field sensors with TbDyFe magnetostrictive thin films as sensing materials (2009) Opt Express, 17 (23), pp. 20777-20782Quintero, S.M.M., Braga, A.M.B., Weber, H.I., A magnetostrictive composite-fiber Bragg grating sensor (2010) Sensors-Basel, 10 (9), pp. 8119-8128Smith, G.N., Characterisation and performance of a Terfenol-D coated femtosecond laser inscribed optical fibre Bragg sensor with a laser ablated microslot for the detection of static magnetic fields (2011) Opt Express, 19 (1), pp. 363-370Quintero, S.M.M., Martelli, C., Braga, A., Magnetic field measurements based on terfenol coated photonic crystal fibers (2011) Sensors-Basel, 11 (12), pp. 11103-1111

Fabrication Of A Spun Elliptically Birefringent Photonic Crystal Fiber And Its Characterization As An Electrical Current Sensor

In this paper a spun elliptically birefringent photonic crystal fiber is fabricated and characterized. Its performance as a current sensor, using a polarimetric configuration, was tested and compared against single mode fiber at 633 nm. In particular the sensor sensitivity and linearity was investigated using fiber loops with different radius or number of turns around the conductor. The results obtained show that the spun fiber (40 rotation per meter) is able to suppress quite effectively the effects of the bend induced birefringence as compared to the standard fiber. © 2013 SPIE.8794 Innovative Economy National Cohesion Strategy,InPhoTech Ltd.,AMS Technologies,PHOENIXSilva, R., Optical current sensors for high power systems: A review (2012) Appl. Sci., 2, pp. 602-628GForman, P., Jahoda, F., Linear birefringence effects on fiber-optic current sensors (1988) Applied Optics, 27 (15), pp. 3088-3096Rose, A.H., Ren, Z., Day, G., Twisting and annealing optical fiber for current sensors (1996) Journal of Lightwave Technology, 14 (11), pp. 2492-2498Laming, R.I., Payne, S., Electric-current sensors employing spun highly birefringent optical fibers (1989) Journal of Lightwave Technology, 7 (12), pp. 2084-2094Michie, A., Spun elliptically birefringent photonic crystal fibre for current sensing (2007) Meas. Sci. Technol, 18, pp. 3070-307