Creation of a microstructured polymer optical fiber with UV Bragg grating inscription for the detection of extensions at temperatures up to 125°C

Andrea Fasano, Getinet Woyessa, Pavol Stajanca, Christos Markos, Alessio Stefani, Kristian Nielsen, Henrik K. Rasmussen, Katerina Krebber, Ole Bang

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    Abstract

    We describe the fabrication of a polycarbonate (PC) micro-structured polymer optical fiber (mPOF) and the writing offiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) in it to enable strain and temperature measurements. We demonstrate the photosensitivity ofa dopant-free PC fiber by grating inscription using a UV laser. We further show that PC Bragg gratings can be extendedup to at least 3% without affecting the initial functionality of the micro-structured fiber. The response of PC FBGs totemperature up to 125°C is also investigated. Polycarbonate has good mechanical properties and its high temperatureresistancemight extend the range of application of polymeric FBGs.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE 9886 : Micro-Structured and Specialty Optical Fibres IV
    EditorsKyriacos Kalli, Alexis Mendez
    Number of pages6
    Volume9886
    PublisherSPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering
    Publication date2016
    Article number988619
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    EventMicro-Structured and Specialty Optical Fibres IV - Brussels, Belgium
    Duration: 3 Apr 20163 Apr 2016

    Conference

    ConferenceMicro-Structured and Specialty Optical Fibres IV
    Country/TerritoryBelgium
    CityBrussels
    Period03/04/201603/04/2016
    SeriesProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    ISSN0277-786X

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    Keywords

    • Polycarbonate
    • Polymers
    • Micro-structured polymer optical fibers
    • UV laser inscription
    • Optical fiber sensors
    • Fiber Bragg gratings

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