Fiber Optic Sensors: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists (Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471830070 ISBN 13: 9780471830078

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1991

Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to this fast growing technology

This book provides an introduction to the rapidly advancing and expanding field of fiber optic sensors, with chapters contributed by internationally recognized experts. Each of the three sections–Basic Components, Technology, and Applications–offers a stand–alone primer on a key area of the field. Together, they give engineers, scientists, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates a comprehensive resource on fiber optic sensors.

Initial chapters cover optical fibers, light sources, and detectors and optical modulators, introducing the fundamental building blocks of fiber optic sensors and pointing out the many connections between these elements and fiber optic sensor technology. Subsequent chapters cover:
∗ Extrinsic or hybrid fiber optic sensors
∗ Intensity sensors for monitoring temperature, position, and other environmental aspects
∗ The Fabry–Perot based fiber optic sensor
∗ The Mach–Zehnder interferometer
∗ The Sagnac interferometer and fiber gyroscopes
∗ Displacement fiber optic sensors
∗ Polarization sensors
∗ Industrial applications of fiber optic sensors
∗ Fiber optic smart structures

Pooling the expertise of leading professionals, Fiber Optic Sensors supplies an integral resource for understanding a key area of optical science and telecommunications.

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Review

"This revision of the successful first edition is designed to fill the needs of introductory and advanced courses on Fiber Optic Sensors while still offering a wealth of information to the professional. Included are problems, applications, and a solutions manual for instructors." (Yahoo! Finance US, 15 February 2011)

From the Back Cover

The most comprehensive primer on fiber optic sensors, now in a new edition

Now updated to include the most recent developments in this rapidly advancing field, Fiber Optic Sensors fills the needs of both introductory and advanced courses on the topic while also offering a wealth of practical information to the professional. Drawing upon the wisdom of internationally recognized experts, this Second Edition provides thorough coverage of demonstrated sensor concepts as well as areas of future fiber optic sensor development and application.

Initial chapters cover optical fibers, light sources, and detectors and optical modulators, while subsequent chapters cover:

• Extrinsic or hybrid fiber optic sensors

• Intensity sensors for monitoring physical parameters

• The Fabry–Perot fiber optic sensor

• The Mach–Zehnder interferometer

• Sagnac interferometer and fiber gyroscopes

• Displacement fiber optic sensors

• Polarization sensors

• Industrial applications of fiber optic sensors

• Fiber optic smart structures

• Fiber Bragg grating sensors

• Fiber biosensors

Two new extensive chapters have been added to this edition. The first is on the FBG sensor the most commonly used fiber optic sensor covering its theory and technology. The second provides a comprehensive analysis of the emerging field of fiber optic biosensors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0471830070
• ISBN 13: 9780471830078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496
• Editor: Udd Eric