With the rapid development of the Internet of Things(IoT)technology,fiber-optic sensors,as a kind of high-precision and high-sensitivity measurement tool,are increasingly widely used in the field of IoT.This paper out...With the rapid development of the Internet of Things(IoT)technology,fiber-optic sensors,as a kind of high-precision and high-sensitivity measurement tool,are increasingly widely used in the field of IoT.This paper outlines the advantages of fiber-optic sensors over traditional sensors,such as high precision,strong resistance to electromagnetic interference,and long transmission distance.On this basis,the paper discusses the application scenarios of fiber-optic sensors in the Internet of Things,including environmental monitoring,intelligent industry,medical and health care,intelligent transportation,and other fields.It is hoped that this study can provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the further development of fiber-optic sensors in the field of the Internet of Things,as well as promote the innovation and application of IoT.展开更多
The security of civil engineering is an important task due to the economic, social and environmental significance. Compared with conventional sensors, the optical fiber sensors have their unique characteristics.Being ...The security of civil engineering is an important task due to the economic, social and environmental significance. Compared with conventional sensors, the optical fiber sensors have their unique characteristics.Being durable, stable and insensitive to external perturbations,they are particular interesting for the long-term monitoring of civil structures.Focus is on absolute measurement optical fiber sensors, which are emerging from the monitoring large structural, including SOFO system, F-P optical fiber sensors, and fiber Bragg grating sensors. The principle, characteristic and application of these three kinds of optical fiber sensors are described together with their future prospects.展开更多
A kind of fluorescence optic-fiber thermometer is devised based on the ruby and absorbing glass sample. The optic- fiber temperature measurement probe based on ruby is developed. This system is particularly adaptable ...A kind of fluorescence optic-fiber thermometer is devised based on the ruby and absorbing glass sample. The optic- fiber temperature measurement probe based on ruby is developed. This system is particularly adaptable to the temperature measurement in the range of 0℃ to 130℃. A considerably improved performance is seen in this new device. The drive current to the LED can be easily kept within the required defined bounds through the control circuitry.展开更多
An acidic gas is an important basic chemical raw material used for synthesizing fertilizers,insecticides,explosives,dyes,and salts.Alternatively,inorganic acidic gases that leak into the air have harmful effects on th...An acidic gas is an important basic chemical raw material used for synthesizing fertilizers,insecticides,explosives,dyes,and salts.Alternatively,inorganic acidic gases that leak into the air have harmful effects on the human health,infrastructure,and cultural relics.Therefore,the demand for inorganic acidic gas sensors for air quality monitoring and management has continuously increased,enabling the development of various sensing technologies.Among them,fiber-optic sensors are promising for acidic gas detection because of their excellent in-situ measurement,resistance to corrosion,anti-electromagnetic interference,long service life,and smart structure.In particular,fiber-optic sensors have proven to be very useful for the in-situ detection and distributed monitoring of multiple gas parameters.However,the sensitivity,selectivity,repeatability,and limits of detection of these sensors can be improved to achieve acceptable performance levels for practical applications.In this review,we introduce fiber-optic sensors based on structured optical fibers and fiber gratings for detecting H_(2)S,SO_(2),NO_(2),CO_(2),and N_(2)O.The structures of the sensing regions,gas-sensitive materials,and measurement principles of these sensors are presented.The sensitivity,selectivity,limit of detection,and response time of the sensors are summarized.Finally,the future of fiber-optic sensors for the detection of inorganic acidic gases is discussed.展开更多
A compact and high-resolution fiber-optic refractive index(RI)sensor based on a microwave photonic filter(MPF)is proposed and experimentally validated.The sensing head utilizes a cascaded in-line interferometer fabric...A compact and high-resolution fiber-optic refractive index(RI)sensor based on a microwave photonic filter(MPF)is proposed and experimentally validated.The sensing head utilizes a cascaded in-line interferometer fabricated by an input single-mode fiber(SMF)tapered fusion with no-core fiber-thin-core fiber(TCF)-SMF.The surrounding RI(SRI)can be demodulated by tracing the passband’s central frequency of the MPF,which is constructed by the cascaded in-line interferometer,electro-optic modulator,and a section of dispersion compensation fiber.The sensitivity of the sensor is tailorable through the use of different lengths of TCF.Experimental results reveal that with a 30 mm length of TCF,the sensor achieves a maximum theoretical sensitivity and resolution of-1.403 GHz∕refractive index unit eRIUT and 1.425×10^(-7) RIU,respectively,which is at least 6.3 times higher than what has been reported previously.Furthermore,the sensor exhibits temperature-insensitive characteristics within the range of 25℃-75℃,with a temperatureinduced frequency change of only±1.5 MHz.This value is significantly lower than the frequency change induced by changes in the SRI.The proposed MPF-based cascaded in-line interferometer RI sensor possesses benefits such as easy manufacture,low cost,high resolution,and temperature insensitivity.展开更多
Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face chal...Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face challenges,including complex fabrication processes and limited response times.Here,we propose a fiber-optic H_(2) sensing tip based on Tamm plasmon polariton(TPP)resonance,consisting of a multilayer metal/dielectric Bragg reflector deposited directly on the fiber end facet,simplifying the fabrication process.The fiber-optic TPP(FOTPP)tip exhibits both TPP and multiple Fabry-Perot(FP)resonances simultaneously,with the TPP employed for highly sensitive H_(2) detection.Compared to FP resonance,TPP exhibits more than twice the sensitivity under the same structural dimension without cavity geometry deformation.The excellent performance is attributed to alterations in phase-matching conditions,driven by changes in penetration depth of TPP.Furthermore,the FP mode is utilized to achieve an efficient photothermal effect to catalyze the reaction between H_(2) and the FOTPP structure.Consequently,the response and recovery speeds of the FOTPP tip under resonance-enhanced photothermal assistance are improved by 6.5 and 2.1 times,respectively.Our work offers a novel strategy for developing TPP-integrated fiber-optic tips,refines the theoretical framework of photothermal-assisted detection systems,and provides clear experimental evidence.展开更多
Ultrasonic neuromodulation has gained recognition as a promising therapeutic approach.A miniature transducer capable of generating suitable-strength and broadband ultrasound is of great significance for achieving high...Ultrasonic neuromodulation has gained recognition as a promising therapeutic approach.A miniature transducer capable of generating suitable-strength and broadband ultrasound is of great significance for achieving high spatial precision ultrasonic neural stimulation.However,the ultrasound transducer with the above integrated is yet to be challenged.Here,we developed a fiber-optic photoacoustic emitter(FPE)with a diameter of 200μm,featuring controllable sound intensity and a broadband response(−6 dB bandwidth:162%).The device integrates MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx),known for its exceptional photothermal properties,and polydimethylsiloxane,which offers a high thermal expansion coefficient.This FPE,exhibiting high spatial precision(lateral:163.3μm,axial:207μm),is capable of selectively activating neurons in targeted regions.Using the TetTagging method to selectively express a cfos-promoter-inducible mCHERRY gene within the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC),we found that photoacoustic stimulation significantly and temporarily activated the neurons.In vivo fiber photometry demonstrated that photoacoustic stimulation induced substantial calcium transients in mPFC neurons.Furthermore,we confirmed that photoacoustic stimulation of the mPFC using FPE markedly alleviates acute social defeat stress-induced emotional stress in mice.This work demonstrates the potential of FPEs for clinical applications,with a particular focus on modulating neural activity to regulate emotions.展开更多
Different types of fiber-optic sensors based on glass or polymeric fibers are used to evaluate material behavior or to monitor the integrity and long-term stability of load-bearing structure components. Fiber-optic se...Different types of fiber-optic sensors based on glass or polymeric fibers are used to evaluate material behavior or to monitor the integrity and long-term stability of load-bearing structure components. Fiber-optic sensors have been established as a new and innovative measurement technology in very different fields, such as material science, civil engineering, light-weight structures, geotechnical areas as well as chemical and high-voltage substations. Very often, mechanical quantities such as deformation, strain or vibration are requested. However, measurement of chemical quantities in materials and structure components, such as pH value in steel reinforced concrete members also provides information about the integrity of concrete structures. A special fiber-optic chemical sensor for monitoring the alkaline state （pH value） of the cementitious matrix in steel-reinforced concrete structures with the purpose of early detection of corrosion-initiating factors is described. The paper presents the use of several fiber-optic sensor technologies in engineering. One example concerns the use of highly resolving concrete-embeddable fiber Fabry-Perot acoustic emission （AE） sensors for the assessment of the bearing behaviour of large concrete piles in existing foundations or during and after its installation. Another example concerns fiber Bragg grating （FBG） sensors attached to anchor steels （micro piles） to measure the strain distribution in loaded soil anchors. Polymer optical fibers （POF） can be -- because of their high elasticity and high ultimate strain - well integrated into textiles to monitor their deformation behaviour. Such ＂intelligent＂ textiles are capable of monitoring displacement of soil or slopes, critical mechanical deformation in geotechnical structures （dikes, dams, and embankments） as well as in masonry structures during and after earthquakes.展开更多
Recently,microfiber-optic sensors with high sensitivity,fast response times,and a compact size have become an area of interest that integrates fiber optics and nanotechnology.Distinct advantages of optical microfiber,...Recently,microfiber-optic sensors with high sensitivity,fast response times,and a compact size have become an area of interest that integrates fiber optics and nanotechnology.Distinct advantages of optical microfiber,such as large accessible evanescent fields and convenient configurability,provide attractive benefits for micro-and nano-scale optical sensing.Here,we review the basic principles of microfiber-optic sensors based on a broad range of microstructures,nanostructures,and functional materials.We also introduce the recent progress and state-of-the-art in this field and discuss the limitations and opportunities for future development.展开更多
The ability to operate despite failure will become increasingly important as the use of optical sensor networks grows, and the amount of sensing information to be handled by a sensor network is increasing, especially ...The ability to operate despite failure will become increasingly important as the use of optical sensor networks grows, and the amount of sensing information to be handled by a sensor network is increasing, especially for safety and security applications. In this review, the four categories of protection to allow service to be reestablished after a failure （dedicated/shared and line/path） are thoroughly discussed. This paper also presents an overview of the most representative robust fiber-optic sensor systems, discussing their schemes, pros and cons.展开更多
Complex surface shape measurement has been a focus topic in the CAD/CAM field. A popular method for measuring dimensional information is using a 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM)with a touch trigger probe. The mea...Complex surface shape measurement has been a focus topic in the CAD/CAM field. A popular method for measuring dimensional information is using a 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM)with a touch trigger probe. The measurement set up with CMM, however, is a time consuming task and the accuracy of the measurement deteriorates as the speed of measurement increase. Non-contact measurement is favored since high speed measurement can be achieved and problems with vibration and friction can be eliminated. Although much research has been conducted in non-contact measurement using image capturing and processing schemes, accuracy is poor and measurement is limited. Some optical technologies developed provide a good accuracy but the dynamic range and versatility is very limited. A novel fiber-optic sensor used for the inspection of complex internal contours is presented in this paper, which is able to measure a surface shape in a non-contact manner with high accuracy and high speed, and is compact and flexible to be incorporated into a CMM. Modulation functions for tilted surface shape measurement, based on the Gaussian distribution of the emitting beam from single-mode fiber (SMF), were derived for specular reflection. The feasibility of the proposed measurement principle was verified by simulations.展开更多
The distributed strain sensor has significant application in real time measurement of strain status for large and important engineering structures such as aircraft, bridge and dam. In this paper, a quasi distributed...The distributed strain sensor has significant application in real time measurement of strain status for large and important engineering structures such as aircraft, bridge and dam. In this paper, a quasi distributed optical fiber strain sensor system is set up using optical time domain reflect technique. The local strain sensors based on a novel microbend configuration are designed and applied to measure local strains along the optical fiber. As the result of the experimental research, the microbend sensors show high sensitivity, good linearity and repeatability in certain operation range.展开更多
A self referenced fiber optic refractive index sensor is developed to measure quantitative cure extent of epoxy. In case the sensor is applied to in situ cure monitoring of epoxy composites, each sensor embedded in...A self referenced fiber optic refractive index sensor is developed to measure quantitative cure extent of epoxy. In case the sensor is applied to in situ cure monitoring of epoxy composites, each sensor embedded in different location within the structure is self referenced and can be normalized to a common scale. Therefore, the real time comparative of each sensor’s output becomes possible and variations in the extent of cure at different locations can be monitored. The developed sensor was used to monitor the isothermal cure of an epoxy system. The output of the sensor was compared with the results of the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The self referencing function of the sensor is confirmed.展开更多
Mountain excavation and city construction(MECC)projects being launched in the Loess Plateau in China involve the creation of large-scale artificial land.Understanding the subsurface evolution characteristics of the ar...Mountain excavation and city construction(MECC)projects being launched in the Loess Plateau in China involve the creation of large-scale artificial land.Understanding the subsurface evolution characteristics of the artificial land is essential,yet challenging.Here,we use an improved fiber-optic monitoring system for its subsurface multi-physical characterization.The system enables us to gather spatiotemporal distribution of various parameters,including strata deformation,temperature,and moisture.Yan’an New District was selected as a case study to conduct refined in-situ monitoring through a 77 m-deep borehole and a 30 m-long trench.Findings reveal that the ground settlement involves both the deformation of the filling loess and the underlying intact loess.Notably,the filling loess exhibits a stronger creep capability compared to underlying intact loess.The deformation along the profile is unevenly distributed,with a positive correlation with soil moisture.Water accumulation has been observed at the interface between the filling loess and the underlying intact loess,leading to a significant deformation.Moreover,the temperature and moisture in the filling loess have reached a new equilibrium state,with their depths influenced by atmospheric conditions measuring at 31 m and 26 m,respectively.The refined investigation allows us to identify critical layers that matter the sustainable development of newly created urban areas,and provide improved insights into the evolution mechanisms of land creation.展开更多
Shale reservoirs contain numerous bedding fractures,making the formation of complex fracture networks during fracturing a persistent technical challenge in evaluating shale fracture morphology.Distributed optical fibe...Shale reservoirs contain numerous bedding fractures,making the formation of complex fracture networks during fracturing a persistent technical challenge in evaluating shale fracture morphology.Distributed optical fiber sensing technology can effectively capture the process of fracture initiation and propagation,yet the evaluation method for the initiation and propagation of bedding fractures remains immature.This study integrates a distributed optical fiber sensing device based on optical frequency domain reflectometry(OFDR)with a large-scale true tri-axial fracturing physical simulation apparatus to conduct real-time monitoring experiments on shale samples from the Lianggaoshan Formation in the Sichuan Basin,where bedding is well-developed.The experimental results demonstrate that two bedding fractures in the shale sample initiated and propagated.The evolution characteristics of fiber-optic strain in a horizontal adjacent well,induced by the initiation and propagation of bedding fractures,are characterized by the appearance of a tensile strain convergence zone in the middle of the optical fiber,flanked by two compressive strain convergence zones.The initiation and propagation of the distal bedding fracture causes the fiber-optic strain in the horizontal adjacent well to superimpose,with the asymmetric propagation of the bedding fracture leading to an asymmetric tensile strain convergence zone in the optical fiber.Utilizing a finite element method coupled with a cohesive element approach,a forward model of fiber-optic strain in the horizontal adjacent well induced by the initiation and propagation of hydraulic fracturing bedding fractures was constructed.Numerical simulation analyses were conducted to evaluate the evolution of fiber-optic strain in the horizontal adjacent well,confirming the correctness of the observed evolution characteristics.The presence of a"wedge-shaped"tensile strain convergence zone in the fiber-optic strain waterfall plot,accompanied by two compressive strain convergence zones,indicates the initiation and propagation of bedding fractures during the fracturing process.These findings provide valuable insights for interpreting distributed fiber-optic data in shale fracturing field applications.展开更多
The strain and temperature sensing performance of fiber-optic Bragg gratings （FBGs） with soft polymeric coating, which can be used to sense internal strain in superconducting coils, are evaluated under variable cryo...The strain and temperature sensing performance of fiber-optic Bragg gratings （FBGs） with soft polymeric coating, which can be used to sense internal strain in superconducting coils, are evaluated under variable cryogenic field and magnetic field. The response to a temperature and strain change of coated-soft polymeric FBGs is tested by comparing with those of coated-metal FBGs. The results indicate that the coated-soft polymeric FBGs can freely detect temperature and thermal strain, their At variable magnetic field, the tested results indicate accuracy and repeatability are also discussed in detail. that the cross-coupling effects of FBGs with different matrixes are not negligible to measure electromagnetic strain during fast excitation. The present results are expected to be able to provide basis measurements on the strain of pulsed superconducting magnet/cable （cable- around-conduit conductors, cable-in-conduit conductors）, independently or utilized together with other strain measurement methods.展开更多
To address the restriction of fiber-optic surface plasmon resonance(SPR) sensors in the field of multi-sample detection, a novel dual-channel fiber-optic SPR sensor based on the cascade of coaxial dual-waveguide D-typ...To address the restriction of fiber-optic surface plasmon resonance(SPR) sensors in the field of multi-sample detection, a novel dual-channel fiber-optic SPR sensor based on the cascade of coaxial dual-waveguide D-type structure and microsphere structure is proposed in this paper. The fiber sidepolishing technique converts the coaxial dual-waveguide fiber into a D-type one, and the evanescent wave in the ring core leaks, generating a D-type sensing region;the fiber optic fused ball push technology converts the coaxial dual waveguides into microspheres, and the stimulated cladding mode evanescent wave leaks, producing the microsphere sensing region. By injecting light into the coaxial dual-waveguide middle core alone, the sensor can realize single-stage sensing in the microsphere sensing area;it can also realize dual-channel sensing in the D-type sensing area and microsphere sensing area by injecting light into the ring core. The refractive index measurement ranges for the two channels are 1.333–1.365 and 1.375–1.405, respectively, with detection sensitivities of 981.56 nm/RIU and 4138 nm/RIU. The sensor combines wavelength division multiplexing and space division multiplexing technologies, presenting a novel research concept for multi-channel fiber SPR sensors.展开更多
Gas sensor is an indispensable part of modern society withwide applications in environmental monitoring,healthcare,food industry,public safety,etc.With the development of sensor technology,wireless communication,smart...Gas sensor is an indispensable part of modern society withwide applications in environmental monitoring,healthcare,food industry,public safety,etc.With the development of sensor technology,wireless communication,smart monitoring terminal,cloud storage/computing technology,and artificial intelligence,smart gas sensors represent the future of gassensing due to their merits of real-time multifunctional monitoring,earlywarning function,and intelligent and automated feature.Various electronicand optoelectronic gas sensors have been developed for high-performancesmart gas analysis.With the development of smart terminals and the maturityof integrated technology,flexible and wearable gas sensors play an increasingrole in gas analysis.This review highlights recent advances of smart gassensors in diverse applications.The structural components and fundamentalprinciples of electronic and optoelectronic gas sensors are described,andflexible and wearable gas sensor devices are highlighted.Moreover,sensorarray with artificial intelligence algorithms and smart gas sensors in“Internet of Things”paradigm are introduced.Finally,the challengesand perspectives of smart gas sensors are discussed regarding the future need of gas sensors for smart city and healthy living.展开更多
The complex wiring,bulky data collection devices,and difficulty in fast and on-site data interpretation significantly limit the practical application of flexible strain sensors as wearable devices.To tackle these chal...The complex wiring,bulky data collection devices,and difficulty in fast and on-site data interpretation significantly limit the practical application of flexible strain sensors as wearable devices.To tackle these challenges,this work develops an artificial intelligenceassisted,wireless,flexible,and wearable mechanoluminescent strain sensor system(AIFWMLS)by integration of deep learning neural network-based color data processing system(CDPS)with a sandwich-structured flexible mechanoluminescent sensor(SFLC)film.The SFLC film shows remarkable and robust mechanoluminescent performance with a simple structure for easy fabrication.The CDPS system can rapidly and accurately extract and interpret the color of the SFLC film to strain values with auto-correction of errors caused by the varying color temperature,which significantly improves the accuracy of the predicted strain.A smart glove mechanoluminescent sensor system demonstrates the great potential of the AIFWMLS system in human gesture recognition.Moreover,the versatile SFLC film can also serve as a encryption device.The integration of deep learning neural network-based artificial intelligence and SFLC film provides a promising strategy to break the“color to strain value”bottleneck that hinders the practical application of flexible colorimetric strain sensors,which could promote the development of wearable and flexible strain sensors from laboratory research to consumer markets.展开更多
This paper presents an all-SiC fiber-optic Fabry-Perot(FP)pressure sensor based on the hydrophilic direct bonding technology for the applications in the harsh environment.The operating principle,fabrication,interface ...This paper presents an all-SiC fiber-optic Fabry-Perot(FP)pressure sensor based on the hydrophilic direct bonding technology for the applications in the harsh environment.The operating principle,fabrication,interface characteristics,and pressure response test of the proposed all-SiC pressure sensor are discussed.The FP cavity is formed by hermetically direct bonding of two-layer SiC wafers,including a thinned SiC diaphragm and a SiC wafer with an etched cavity.White light interference is used for the detection and demodulation of the sensor pressure signals.Experimental results demonstrate the sensing capabilities for the pressure range up to 800 kPa.The all-SiC structure without any intermediate layer can avoid the sensor failure caused by the thermal expansion coefficient mismatch and therefore has a great potential for pressure measurement in high temperature environments.展开更多
文摘With the rapid development of the Internet of Things(IoT)technology,fiber-optic sensors,as a kind of high-precision and high-sensitivity measurement tool,are increasingly widely used in the field of IoT.This paper outlines the advantages of fiber-optic sensors over traditional sensors,such as high precision,strong resistance to electromagnetic interference,and long transmission distance.On this basis,the paper discusses the application scenarios of fiber-optic sensors in the Internet of Things,including environmental monitoring,intelligent industry,medical and health care,intelligent transportation,and other fields.It is hoped that this study can provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the further development of fiber-optic sensors in the field of the Internet of Things,as well as promote the innovation and application of IoT.
文摘The security of civil engineering is an important task due to the economic, social and environmental significance. Compared with conventional sensors, the optical fiber sensors have their unique characteristics.Being durable, stable and insensitive to external perturbations,they are particular interesting for the long-term monitoring of civil structures.Focus is on absolute measurement optical fiber sensors, which are emerging from the monitoring large structural, including SOFO system, F-P optical fiber sensors, and fiber Bragg grating sensors. The principle, characteristic and application of these three kinds of optical fiber sensors are described together with their future prospects.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(60272027) Science Technique Project of Hebei Depart ment ofEducation(2005359)
文摘A kind of fluorescence optic-fiber thermometer is devised based on the ruby and absorbing glass sample. The optic- fiber temperature measurement probe based on ruby is developed. This system is particularly adaptable to the temperature measurement in the range of 0℃ to 130℃. A considerably improved performance is seen in this new device. The drive current to the LED can be easily kept within the required defined bounds through the control circuitry.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52176178 and 52304321)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation Innovation and Development Joint Fund(Municipal Education Commission)Project(Grant No.CSTB2022NSCQLZX0059)+5 种基金Major Scientific and Technological Research Project of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJZD-M202201101)Key Research&Development Projects of Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Plan(Grant No.2023YFS0455)Meishan Science and Technology Plan Project(Grant No.2022ZYZF13)Chongqing Talent Project(Grant No.cstc2022ycjh-bgzxm0241)Innovation Research Group of Universities in Chongqing(Grant No.CXQT21035)Chongqing Postgraduate Innovation Project(Grant No.CYS23661).
文摘An acidic gas is an important basic chemical raw material used for synthesizing fertilizers,insecticides,explosives,dyes,and salts.Alternatively,inorganic acidic gases that leak into the air have harmful effects on the human health,infrastructure,and cultural relics.Therefore,the demand for inorganic acidic gas sensors for air quality monitoring and management has continuously increased,enabling the development of various sensing technologies.Among them,fiber-optic sensors are promising for acidic gas detection because of their excellent in-situ measurement,resistance to corrosion,anti-electromagnetic interference,long service life,and smart structure.In particular,fiber-optic sensors have proven to be very useful for the in-situ detection and distributed monitoring of multiple gas parameters.However,the sensitivity,selectivity,repeatability,and limits of detection of these sensors can be improved to achieve acceptable performance levels for practical applications.In this review,we introduce fiber-optic sensors based on structured optical fibers and fiber gratings for detecting H_(2)S,SO_(2),NO_(2),CO_(2),and N_(2)O.The structures of the sensing regions,gas-sensitive materials,and measurement principles of these sensors are presented.The sensitivity,selectivity,limit of detection,and response time of the sensors are summarized.Finally,the future of fiber-optic sensors for the detection of inorganic acidic gases is discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61975167).
文摘A compact and high-resolution fiber-optic refractive index(RI)sensor based on a microwave photonic filter(MPF)is proposed and experimentally validated.The sensing head utilizes a cascaded in-line interferometer fabricated by an input single-mode fiber(SMF)tapered fusion with no-core fiber-thin-core fiber(TCF)-SMF.The surrounding RI(SRI)can be demodulated by tracing the passband’s central frequency of the MPF,which is constructed by the cascaded in-line interferometer,electro-optic modulator,and a section of dispersion compensation fiber.The sensitivity of the sensor is tailorable through the use of different lengths of TCF.Experimental results reveal that with a 30 mm length of TCF,the sensor achieves a maximum theoretical sensitivity and resolution of-1.403 GHz∕refractive index unit eRIUT and 1.425×10^(-7) RIU,respectively,which is at least 6.3 times higher than what has been reported previously.Furthermore,the sensor exhibits temperature-insensitive characteristics within the range of 25℃-75℃,with a temperatureinduced frequency change of only±1.5 MHz.This value is significantly lower than the frequency change induced by changes in the SRI.The proposed MPF-based cascaded in-line interferometer RI sensor possesses benefits such as easy manufacture,low cost,high resolution,and temperature insensitivity.
基金financial supports from National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3209500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(12274052 and 62171076)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT24ZD203)Bolian Research Funds of Dalian Maritime University and Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3132024605).
文摘Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face challenges,including complex fabrication processes and limited response times.Here,we propose a fiber-optic H_(2) sensing tip based on Tamm plasmon polariton(TPP)resonance,consisting of a multilayer metal/dielectric Bragg reflector deposited directly on the fiber end facet,simplifying the fabrication process.The fiber-optic TPP(FOTPP)tip exhibits both TPP and multiple Fabry-Perot(FP)resonances simultaneously,with the TPP employed for highly sensitive H_(2) detection.Compared to FP resonance,TPP exhibits more than twice the sensitivity under the same structural dimension without cavity geometry deformation.The excellent performance is attributed to alterations in phase-matching conditions,driven by changes in penetration depth of TPP.Furthermore,the FP mode is utilized to achieve an efficient photothermal effect to catalyze the reaction between H_(2) and the FOTPP structure.Consequently,the response and recovery speeds of the FOTPP tip under resonance-enhanced photothermal assistance are improved by 6.5 and 2.1 times,respectively.Our work offers a novel strategy for developing TPP-integrated fiber-optic tips,refines the theoretical framework of photothermal-assisted detection systems,and provides clear experimental evidence.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Number:U24A20306,12102140,6227031087,62035006,and 6207030117).
文摘Ultrasonic neuromodulation has gained recognition as a promising therapeutic approach.A miniature transducer capable of generating suitable-strength and broadband ultrasound is of great significance for achieving high spatial precision ultrasonic neural stimulation.However,the ultrasound transducer with the above integrated is yet to be challenged.Here,we developed a fiber-optic photoacoustic emitter(FPE)with a diameter of 200μm,featuring controllable sound intensity and a broadband response(−6 dB bandwidth:162%).The device integrates MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx),known for its exceptional photothermal properties,and polydimethylsiloxane,which offers a high thermal expansion coefficient.This FPE,exhibiting high spatial precision(lateral:163.3μm,axial:207μm),is capable of selectively activating neurons in targeted regions.Using the TetTagging method to selectively express a cfos-promoter-inducible mCHERRY gene within the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC),we found that photoacoustic stimulation significantly and temporarily activated the neurons.In vivo fiber photometry demonstrated that photoacoustic stimulation induced substantial calcium transients in mPFC neurons.Furthermore,we confirmed that photoacoustic stimulation of the mPFC using FPE markedly alleviates acute social defeat stress-induced emotional stress in mice.This work demonstrates the potential of FPEs for clinical applications,with a particular focus on modulating neural activity to regulate emotions.
文摘Different types of fiber-optic sensors based on glass or polymeric fibers are used to evaluate material behavior or to monitor the integrity and long-term stability of load-bearing structure components. Fiber-optic sensors have been established as a new and innovative measurement technology in very different fields, such as material science, civil engineering, light-weight structures, geotechnical areas as well as chemical and high-voltage substations. Very often, mechanical quantities such as deformation, strain or vibration are requested. However, measurement of chemical quantities in materials and structure components, such as pH value in steel reinforced concrete members also provides information about the integrity of concrete structures. A special fiber-optic chemical sensor for monitoring the alkaline state （pH value） of the cementitious matrix in steel-reinforced concrete structures with the purpose of early detection of corrosion-initiating factors is described. The paper presents the use of several fiber-optic sensor technologies in engineering. One example concerns the use of highly resolving concrete-embeddable fiber Fabry-Perot acoustic emission （AE） sensors for the assessment of the bearing behaviour of large concrete piles in existing foundations or during and after its installation. Another example concerns fiber Bragg grating （FBG） sensors attached to anchor steels （micro piles） to measure the strain distribution in loaded soil anchors. Polymer optical fibers （POF） can be -- because of their high elasticity and high ultimate strain - well integrated into textiles to monitor their deformation behaviour. Such ＂intelligent＂ textiles are capable of monitoring displacement of soil or slopes, critical mechanical deformation in geotechnical structures （dikes, dams, and embankments） as well as in masonry structures during and after earthquakes.
文摘Recently,microfiber-optic sensors with high sensitivity,fast response times,and a compact size have become an area of interest that integrates fiber optics and nanotechnology.Distinct advantages of optical microfiber,such as large accessible evanescent fields and convenient configurability,provide attractive benefits for micro-and nano-scale optical sensing.Here,we review the basic principles of microfiber-optic sensors based on a broad range of microstructures,nanostructures,and functional materials.We also introduce the recent progress and state-of-the-art in this field and discuss the limitations and opportunities for future development.
文摘The ability to operate despite failure will become increasingly important as the use of optical sensor networks grows, and the amount of sensing information to be handled by a sensor network is increasing, especially for safety and security applications. In this review, the four categories of protection to allow service to be reestablished after a failure （dedicated/shared and line/path） are thoroughly discussed. This paper also presents an overview of the most representative robust fiber-optic sensor systems, discussing their schemes, pros and cons.
文摘Complex surface shape measurement has been a focus topic in the CAD/CAM field. A popular method for measuring dimensional information is using a 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM)with a touch trigger probe. The measurement set up with CMM, however, is a time consuming task and the accuracy of the measurement deteriorates as the speed of measurement increase. Non-contact measurement is favored since high speed measurement can be achieved and problems with vibration and friction can be eliminated. Although much research has been conducted in non-contact measurement using image capturing and processing schemes, accuracy is poor and measurement is limited. Some optical technologies developed provide a good accuracy but the dynamic range and versatility is very limited. A novel fiber-optic sensor used for the inspection of complex internal contours is presented in this paper, which is able to measure a surface shape in a non-contact manner with high accuracy and high speed, and is compact and flexible to be incorporated into a CMM. Modulation functions for tilted surface shape measurement, based on the Gaussian distribution of the emitting beam from single-mode fiber (SMF), were derived for specular reflection. The feasibility of the proposed measurement principle was verified by simulations.
文摘The distributed strain sensor has significant application in real time measurement of strain status for large and important engineering structures such as aircraft, bridge and dam. In this paper, a quasi distributed optical fiber strain sensor system is set up using optical time domain reflect technique. The local strain sensors based on a novel microbend configuration are designed and applied to measure local strains along the optical fiber. As the result of the experimental research, the microbend sensors show high sensitivity, good linearity and repeatability in certain operation range.
文摘A self referenced fiber optic refractive index sensor is developed to measure quantitative cure extent of epoxy. In case the sensor is applied to in situ cure monitoring of epoxy composites, each sensor embedded in different location within the structure is self referenced and can be normalized to a common scale. Therefore, the real time comparative of each sensor’s output becomes possible and variations in the extent of cure at different locations can be monitored. The developed sensor was used to monitor the isothermal cure of an epoxy system. The output of the sensor was compared with the results of the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The self referencing function of the sensor is confirmed.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.4203070 and 41977217)the Key Research&Development Program of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2020ZDLSF06-03).
文摘Mountain excavation and city construction(MECC)projects being launched in the Loess Plateau in China involve the creation of large-scale artificial land.Understanding the subsurface evolution characteristics of the artificial land is essential,yet challenging.Here,we use an improved fiber-optic monitoring system for its subsurface multi-physical characterization.The system enables us to gather spatiotemporal distribution of various parameters,including strata deformation,temperature,and moisture.Yan’an New District was selected as a case study to conduct refined in-situ monitoring through a 77 m-deep borehole and a 30 m-long trench.Findings reveal that the ground settlement involves both the deformation of the filling loess and the underlying intact loess.Notably,the filling loess exhibits a stronger creep capability compared to underlying intact loess.The deformation along the profile is unevenly distributed,with a positive correlation with soil moisture.Water accumulation has been observed at the interface between the filling loess and the underlying intact loess,leading to a significant deformation.Moreover,the temperature and moisture in the filling loess have reached a new equilibrium state,with their depths influenced by atmospheric conditions measuring at 31 m and 26 m,respectively.The refined investigation allows us to identify critical layers that matter the sustainable development of newly created urban areas,and provide improved insights into the evolution mechanisms of land creation.
基金the financial support by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52334001)。
文摘Shale reservoirs contain numerous bedding fractures,making the formation of complex fracture networks during fracturing a persistent technical challenge in evaluating shale fracture morphology.Distributed optical fiber sensing technology can effectively capture the process of fracture initiation and propagation,yet the evaluation method for the initiation and propagation of bedding fractures remains immature.This study integrates a distributed optical fiber sensing device based on optical frequency domain reflectometry(OFDR)with a large-scale true tri-axial fracturing physical simulation apparatus to conduct real-time monitoring experiments on shale samples from the Lianggaoshan Formation in the Sichuan Basin,where bedding is well-developed.The experimental results demonstrate that two bedding fractures in the shale sample initiated and propagated.The evolution characteristics of fiber-optic strain in a horizontal adjacent well,induced by the initiation and propagation of bedding fractures,are characterized by the appearance of a tensile strain convergence zone in the middle of the optical fiber,flanked by two compressive strain convergence zones.The initiation and propagation of the distal bedding fracture causes the fiber-optic strain in the horizontal adjacent well to superimpose,with the asymmetric propagation of the bedding fracture leading to an asymmetric tensile strain convergence zone in the optical fiber.Utilizing a finite element method coupled with a cohesive element approach,a forward model of fiber-optic strain in the horizontal adjacent well induced by the initiation and propagation of hydraulic fracturing bedding fractures was constructed.Numerical simulation analyses were conducted to evaluate the evolution of fiber-optic strain in the horizontal adjacent well,confirming the correctness of the observed evolution characteristics.The presence of a"wedge-shaped"tensile strain convergence zone in the fiber-optic strain waterfall plot,accompanied by two compressive strain convergence zones,indicates the initiation and propagation of bedding fractures during the fracturing process.These findings provide valuable insights for interpreting distributed fiber-optic data in shale fracturing field applications.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11302225,11121202 and 11327802the National Key Project of Magneto-Constrained Fusion Energy Development Program under Grant No 2013GB110002the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China under Grant No 2014M560820
文摘The strain and temperature sensing performance of fiber-optic Bragg gratings （FBGs） with soft polymeric coating, which can be used to sense internal strain in superconducting coils, are evaluated under variable cryogenic field and magnetic field. The response to a temperature and strain change of coated-soft polymeric FBGs is tested by comparing with those of coated-metal FBGs. The results indicate that the coated-soft polymeric FBGs can freely detect temperature and thermal strain, their At variable magnetic field, the tested results indicate accuracy and repeatability are also discussed in detail. that the cross-coupling effects of FBGs with different matrixes are not negligible to measure electromagnetic strain during fast excitation. The present results are expected to be able to provide basis measurements on the strain of pulsed superconducting magnet/cable （cable- around-conduit conductors, cable-in-conduit conductors）, independently or utilized together with other strain measurement methods.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61705025)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (Grant Nos. cstc2019jcyjmsxm X043 and cstc2018jcyj AX0817)+2 种基金the Fund from the Science and Technology Project Affiliated to the Education Department of Chongqing Municipality (Grant Nos. KJQN201801217, KJQN202001214, KJQN201901226, and KJ1710247)the Fund from Chongqing Key Laboratory of Geological Environment Monitoring and Disaster Early-Warning in Three Gorges Reservoir Area (Grant Nos. ZD2020A0103 and ZD2020A0102)the Fundamental Research Funds for Chongqing Three Gorges University of China (Grant No. 19ZDPY08)。
文摘To address the restriction of fiber-optic surface plasmon resonance(SPR) sensors in the field of multi-sample detection, a novel dual-channel fiber-optic SPR sensor based on the cascade of coaxial dual-waveguide D-type structure and microsphere structure is proposed in this paper. The fiber sidepolishing technique converts the coaxial dual-waveguide fiber into a D-type one, and the evanescent wave in the ring core leaks, generating a D-type sensing region;the fiber optic fused ball push technology converts the coaxial dual waveguides into microspheres, and the stimulated cladding mode evanescent wave leaks, producing the microsphere sensing region. By injecting light into the coaxial dual-waveguide middle core alone, the sensor can realize single-stage sensing in the microsphere sensing area;it can also realize dual-channel sensing in the D-type sensing area and microsphere sensing area by injecting light into the ring core. The refractive index measurement ranges for the two channels are 1.333–1.365 and 1.375–1.405, respectively, with detection sensitivities of 981.56 nm/RIU and 4138 nm/RIU. The sensor combines wavelength division multiplexing and space division multiplexing technologies, presenting a novel research concept for multi-channel fiber SPR sensors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22376159)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Gas sensor is an indispensable part of modern society withwide applications in environmental monitoring,healthcare,food industry,public safety,etc.With the development of sensor technology,wireless communication,smart monitoring terminal,cloud storage/computing technology,and artificial intelligence,smart gas sensors represent the future of gassensing due to their merits of real-time multifunctional monitoring,earlywarning function,and intelligent and automated feature.Various electronicand optoelectronic gas sensors have been developed for high-performancesmart gas analysis.With the development of smart terminals and the maturityof integrated technology,flexible and wearable gas sensors play an increasingrole in gas analysis.This review highlights recent advances of smart gassensors in diverse applications.The structural components and fundamentalprinciples of electronic and optoelectronic gas sensors are described,andflexible and wearable gas sensor devices are highlighted.Moreover,sensorarray with artificial intelligence algorithms and smart gas sensors in“Internet of Things”paradigm are introduced.Finally,the challengesand perspectives of smart gas sensors are discussed regarding the future need of gas sensors for smart city and healthy living.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52475580)the Special Foundation of the Taishan Scholar Project(tsqn202211077,tsqn202311077)+3 种基金Shandong Provincial Excellent Overseas Young Scholar Foundation(2023HWYQ-069)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2023ME118,ZR2023QF080)the Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao City(23-2-1-219-zyyd-jch,23-2-1-111-zyyd-jch)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(23CX06032A).
文摘The complex wiring,bulky data collection devices,and difficulty in fast and on-site data interpretation significantly limit the practical application of flexible strain sensors as wearable devices.To tackle these challenges,this work develops an artificial intelligenceassisted,wireless,flexible,and wearable mechanoluminescent strain sensor system(AIFWMLS)by integration of deep learning neural network-based color data processing system(CDPS)with a sandwich-structured flexible mechanoluminescent sensor(SFLC)film.The SFLC film shows remarkable and robust mechanoluminescent performance with a simple structure for easy fabrication.The CDPS system can rapidly and accurately extract and interpret the color of the SFLC film to strain values with auto-correction of errors caused by the varying color temperature,which significantly improves the accuracy of the predicted strain.A smart glove mechanoluminescent sensor system demonstrates the great potential of the AIFWMLS system in human gesture recognition.Moreover,the versatile SFLC film can also serve as a encryption device.The integration of deep learning neural network-based artificial intelligence and SFLC film provides a promising strategy to break the“color to strain value”bottleneck that hinders the practical application of flexible colorimetric strain sensors,which could promote the development of wearable and flexible strain sensors from laboratory research to consumer markets.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51935011)the fund for Shanxi"1331 Project"Key Subject Construction,Shanxi Natural Science Foundation(Grant Nos.201801D121157 and 201801D221203)Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(Grant No.1810600108MZ).
文摘This paper presents an all-SiC fiber-optic Fabry-Perot(FP)pressure sensor based on the hydrophilic direct bonding technology for the applications in the harsh environment.The operating principle,fabrication,interface characteristics,and pressure response test of the proposed all-SiC pressure sensor are discussed.The FP cavity is formed by hermetically direct bonding of two-layer SiC wafers,including a thinned SiC diaphragm and a SiC wafer with an etched cavity.White light interference is used for the detection and demodulation of the sensor pressure signals.Experimental results demonstrate the sensing capabilities for the pressure range up to 800 kPa.The all-SiC structure without any intermediate layer can avoid the sensor failure caused by the thermal expansion coefficient mismatch and therefore has a great potential for pressure measurement in high temperature environments.
