Fabry–Perot Cavity Optimization for Absolute Strain Sensing Using Finite Element Analysis

Autor: João M. B. Pereira, Paula M. P. Gouvea, Arthur M. B. Braga, Isabel C. S. Carvalho, Antonio C. Bruno
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Sensors, Vol 23, Iss 21, p 8785 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8220
DOI: 10.3390/s23218785
Popis: The finite element method (FEM) was used to investigate the optical–mechanical behavior of a Fabry–Perot Interferometer (FPI) composed of a capillary segment spliced between two sections of standard optical fiber. The developed FEM model was validated by comparing it with theory and with previously published experimental data. The model was then used to show that the absolute strain on the host substrate is usually smaller than the strain measurement obtained with the sensor. Finally, the FEM model was used to propose a cavity geometry that can be produced with repeatability and that yields the correct absolute strain experienced by the host substrate, without requiring previous strain calibration.
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