Dual fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer strain sensor with low-cost light-emitting diode light source

2008 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 064401
Author(s):  
Zhen-Ying Hsieh
2008 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 3236-3239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mu-Chun Wang ◽  
Zhen-Ying Hsieh ◽  
Yuan-Tai Tseng ◽  
Fan-Gang Tseng ◽  
Heng-Sheng Huang ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Hairong Wang ◽  
Xianni Gao ◽  
Guoliang Sun ◽  
Yulong Zhao ◽  
Zhuangde Jiang

In order to detect methane (CH4) accurately and reliably, this paper presents a sensor which consists of infrared diode, fixtures, blazed grating, to realize the extremely narrow-bandwidth light at wavelength of 1.331μm. Based on factors such as compatibility with the transmission characteristics of silica fiber and the cost, a LED (light-emitting diode) with center wavelength of 1.3μm is selected. The LED light is modulated as the parallel light beam. As the light is incident in a micro-blazed grating with certain angle, by diffraction and interference, the light will output the maximum light intensity of its diffraction order at 1.331 μm, which just is an absorption peak of CH4. Micro-blazed grating applied here is low cost and easy replication by various ways, which makes extreme narrow width wavelength possible. Simulation and analysis indicate the designed prototype can output 1.331μm with bandwidth from 1.32907μm to 1.332495μm. With the light source basing on light dividing system, more reliable and higher sensitive measurement of the dangerous gases such as methane and carbon monoxide (CO) can be realized.


Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Jiang ◽  
Chun Lin ◽  
Yuanqing Huang ◽  
Kan Luo ◽  
Jianhuan Zhang ◽  
...  

Herein we design a fiber sensor able to simultaneously measure the temperature and the pressure under harsh conditions, such as strong electromagnetic interference and high pressure. It is built on the basis of the fiber-optic Fabry–Perot (F–P) interference and the temperature sensitive mechanism of fluorescent materials. Both halogen lamps and light-emitting diodes (LED) are employed as the excitation light source. The reflected light from the sensor contains the low coherent information of interference cavity and the fluorescent lifetime. This information is independent due to the separate optical path and the different demodulation device. It delivers the messages of pressure and temperature, respectively. It is demonstrated that the sensor achieved pressure measurement at the range of 120–400 KPa at room temperature with a sensitivity of 1.5 nm/KPa. Moreover, the linearity of pressure against the cavity length variation was over 99.9%. In the meantime, a temperature measurement in the range of 25–80 °C, with a sensitivity of 0.0048 ms/°C, was obtained. These experimental results evince that this kind of sensor has a simple configuration, low-cost, and easy fabrication. As such, it can be particularly applied to many fields.


1997 ◽  
Vol 51 (11) ◽  
pp. 1745-1752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letian Gao ◽  
Carl J. Seliskar ◽  
Lisa Milstein

A polymer blend formulation originally patented by the National Aeronaticautical and Space Administration (NASA) has been modified for use in spectroscopic sensing. The cured polymer blend is a mixture of poly(acrylic acid) in glutaraldehyde cross-linked poly(vinyl alcohol). We have optimized the composition and the casting of the blend for optical sensing. The blend has clear ultraviolet (UV) and visible spectral regions for direct spectroscopic sensing, and it is an excellent absorber of many inorganic and organic cations from aqueous solution. The kinetics of the uptake of [Ru(BiPy)3]2+ and rhodamine 620 are presented as examples of complex ion preconcentration by the blend. With only the polymer blend directly applied as a fiber-optic cladding, aqueous Cu2+ ion can be detected as low as 10−6 M by using a light-emitting diode at 810 nm as a light source. A blend-clad fiber-optic sensor can be regenerated at least 25× without significant deterioration. The polymer blend can also trap hydrophobic compleximetric reagents added during the curing of the cross-linked blend. A prototype compleximetric dye-based evanescent-wave fiber-optic sensor using 1-(2'-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol was developed to detect aqueous Co2+ with a red HeNe laser light source. The Co2+ ion could be detected as low as 10−7 M.


2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 025004
Author(s):  
L F Bestari ◽  
Sarwanto ◽  
Pujayanto ◽  
W P Syam ◽  
D Harjunowibowo

Abstract Light spectrum dispersion is an exciting subjectin science because of its beautiful atmospheric colour phenomenon which attracts students. However, to see the phenomenon is not easy since it needs a spectrometer, which is commonly expensive. Therefore, the present study aims to describe a low-cost spectrometer for investigating lighting spectrum and analysing the purity of honey as a pedagogical students’ project. The spectrometer was constructed from a webcam connected to a laptop, a free spectrometer software, DVD disk, and black cardboard. The calibration of the developed spectrometer used an Argon (Ar) lamp. Afterwards, measurement tests were carried out by using Neon (Ne) and Xenon (Xe) lamps. A white light-emitting diode was used as a light source to measure several types of honey wavelengths. The results from the experiment show that the wavelength of Ar, Ne, and Xe are (503 ± 4) nm, (463 ± 3) nm, and (451 ± 3) nm respectively. The measurement accuracy of the spectrometer is 99.5%. In addition, the commercial honey characterisations show that pure honey tends to have an excellent and smooth spectrum with one peak. On the contrary, the adulteries honeys show a rough wave with many peaks representing the inhomogeneous ingredients. It is found that the average accuracy for honey spectrum is 99.8%. Moreover, the low-cost spectrometer can be built and used easily by students for educational purposes.


Biosensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Briliant Prabowo ◽  
Agnes Purwidyantri ◽  
Kou-Chen Liu

The notion of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor research emerged more than eight decades ago from the first observed phenomena in 1902 until the first introduced principles for gas sensing and biosensing in 1983. The sensing platform has been hand-in-hand with the plethora of sensing technology advancement including nanostructuring, optical technology, fluidic technology, and light source technology, which contribute to substantial progress in SPR sensor evolution. Nevertheless, the commercial products of SPR sensors in the market still require high-cost investment, component, and operation, leading to unaffordability for their implementation in a low-cost point of care (PoC) or laboratories. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of SPR sensor development including the state of the art from a perspective of light source technology trends. Based on our review, the trend of SPR sensor configurations, as well as its methodology and optical designs are strongly influenced by the development of light source technology as a critical component. These simultaneously offer new underlying principles of SPR sensor towards miniaturization, portability, and disposability features. The low-cost solid-state light source technology, such as laser diode, light-emitting diode (LED), organic light emitting diode (OLED) and smartphone display have been reported as proof of concept for the future of low-cost SPR sensor platforms. Finally, this review provides a comprehensive overview, particularly for SPR sensor designers, including emerging engineers or experts in this field.


Author(s):  
Bahri Aydın ◽  
Armagan Ozgur ◽  
Huseyin Baran Ozdemir ◽  
Pınar Uyar Gocun ◽  
Mehmet Arda Inan ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4852
Author(s):  
Jack Ngarambe ◽  
Inhan Kim ◽  
Geun Young Yun

Spectral power distribution (SPD) is an essential element that has considerable implications on circadian energy and the perception of lit environments. The present study assessed the potential influences of SPD on energy consumption (i.e., considering circadian energy), visual comfort, work performance and mood. Two lighting conditions based on light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) were used as proxies for SPDs of different spectral content: dominant peak wavelength of 455 nm (LED) and 618 nm (OLED). Using measured photometric values, the circadian light (CL), melatonin suppression (MS), and circadian efficacy (CE) of the two lighting sources were estimated via a circadian-phototransduction model and compared. Additionally, twenty-six participants were asked to evaluate the said lit environments subjectively in terms of visual comfort and self-reported work performance. Regarding circadian lighting and the associated energy implications, the LED light source induced higher biological actions with relatively less energy than the OLED light source. For visual comfort, OLED lighting-based conditions were preferred to LED lighting-based conditions, while the opposite was true when considering work performance and mood. The current study adds to the on-going debate regarding human-centric lighting, particularly considering the role of SPD in energy-efficient and circadian lighting practices.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
HyungTae Kim ◽  
EungJoo Ha ◽  
KyungChan Jin ◽  
ByungWook Kim

A system for inspecting flat panel displays (FPDs) acquires scanning images using multiline charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras and industrial machine vision. Optical filters are currently installed in front of these inspection systems to obtain high-quality images. However, the combination of optical filters required is determined manually and by using empirical methods; this is referred to as passive color control. In this study, active color control is proposed for inspecting FPDs. This inspection scheme requires the scanning of images, which is achieved using a mixed color light source and a mixing algorithm. The light source utilizes high-power light emitting diodes (LEDs) of multiple colors and a communication port to dim their level. Mixed light illuminates an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panel after passing through a beam expander and after being shaped into a line beam. The image quality is then evaluated using the Tenenbaum gradient after intensity calibration of the scanning images. The dimming levels are determined using the simplex search method which maximizes the image quality. The color of the light was varied after every scan of an AMOLED panel, and the variation was iterated until the image quality approached a local maximization. The number of scans performed was less than 225, while the number of dimming level combinations was 20484. The proposed method can reduce manual tasks in setting-up inspection machines, and hence is useful for the inspection machines in FPD processes.


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