Humidity responsivity of poly(methyl methacrylate)-based optical fiber Bragg grating sensors

Abstract

The humidity response of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based optical fiber Bragg gratings (POFBGs) has been studied. The characteristic wavelength of the grating is modulated by water absorption-induced swelling and refractive index change in the fiber. This work indicates that anisotropic expansion may exist in PMMA optical fiber, reducing the humidity responsivity of the grating and introducing uncertainty in the responsivity from fiber to fiber. By pre-straining a grating, one can get rid of this uncertainty and simultaneously improve the POFBG response time.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.39.003026
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
Additional Information: © 2014 Optical Society of America This paper was published in Optics letters and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-39-10-3026. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Publication ISSN: 1539-4794
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2024 08:06
Date Deposited: 02 Jul 2014 10:35
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2014-05-15
Published Online Date: 2014-05-14
Authors: Zhang, Wei (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-3584-8541)
Webb, David J. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-5495-1296)

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