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An investigation is performed on the characteristics of the self-referencing resonant fiber optic intensity based sensor supported by a Mach-Zehnder topology. Both transmissive and reflective configurations are analyzed. Via the definition of the measurement parameter (R parameter) the linearity and sensitivity of the sensor are addressed. Theoretical and experimental results are compared. The problem of sensor design is under consideration. (C) 1996 American Institute of Physics.

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A theoretical and experimental study of self-referencing fiber optic intensity sensors based on Michelson and on Mach-Zehnder configurations is conducted. Via the definition of the measurement parameter R, sensor linearity and sensitivity are analyzed. Theoretical and experimental results are compared, considering the problem of sensor design and optimization. The choice between the hive configurations is addressed; the Michelson one is recommended for practical reasons. (C) 2000 Society of Photo-Optical instrumentation Engineers. [S0091-3286(00)03406-1].

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A theoretical and experimental characterisation of a self-referenced fibre optic intensity sensor based on a multiple beam Sagnac configuration is conducted. Via the definition of the measurement parameter (R parameter) sensor linearity and sensitivity are analysed. Theoretical and experimental results are compared, being considered the problem of sensor design and optimisation.

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In this work a wavelength multiplexing concept was demonstrated for frequency based self-referenced fibre optic intensity sensors relying on the utilisation of Bragg gratings and WDM couplers. The experimental results obtained showed a fairly good agreement with those predicted from the theory. It turned out that the system had negligible crosstalk between the two sensors. The resolution obtained for the sensors was found to be ˜0.05 dBvHz. It should be emphasised, that the sensing concept described in this work is particularly favourable in terms of the minimisation of system noise. This happens because what is monitored is the amplitude of two sinewaves, i.e., the detection bandwidth can be made as narrow as practically feasible, with the consequent decrease of the system noise level. The power budget of the sensing network can be improved if shorter lengths of delay fibre are used, with the penalty, however, of working with higher frequencies. On the other hand, if the reflectivity of the FBGs is optimised, the power received by the detectors will increase correspondingly. Finally, a proper choice of the coupling coefficient of the couplers in the reflective ladder topology will have a strong impact on the optical power levels reaching the detector unit. © 2002 IEEE.

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A new wavelength multiplexing configuration for self-referenced fiber optic intensity sensors using fiber Bragg gratings and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) couplers is investigated. First, the network multiplexing concept is characterized, and then the self-referenced intensity sensor is presented, which is the basis of each individual sensor in the network. The implemented experimental setup of the multiplexing network is described, and results are presented considering the crosstalk, resolution, and power budget of the sensing multiplexing network. The characteristics and features of the configuration proposed are addressed. (C) 2004 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.

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