Optical fibre refractive index, voltage and strain sensors : fabrication and applications

Abstract

The focus of this thesis is the study of intensity and wavelength-based optical fibre sensors (OFSs) for various applications in three major sensing areas: refractive index (RI), voltage and strain. The thesis aims to provide detailed information on the design and performance of particular intensity-based and wavelength-based (fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs)) OFSs in these three major areas. Furthermore, the thesis provides details of multiplexing strategies for some of these sensors