This is the first of two volumes on optical fibers and sensors.
Optical fibers have a number of advantages in long distance telecommunications and computer networking - namely economy, low attenuation, high data carrying capacity and immunity to electromagnetic interference. In recent years, these advantages have been exploited in other technologies and there are currently a number of exciting fields of optical fiber research.
This book presents a selection of chapters describing current and emerging applications for optical fiber technology. A key area of discussion is the field of fiber optic sensors, which can be used to measure a broad range of phenomena including chemical change, temperature, electric/magnetic fields, movement/flow, vibration, pressure, color and light intensity. Sensor applications discussed in the book include radiation monitoring; body temperature measurement; detection of gases, volatile organic compounds and explosives; structural monitoring of buildings; and measurement of salinity in coastal waters and estuaries.
Other subjects discussed in the book include fabrication methods, rare earth doping, mechanical properties, improvements in optical fiber communications technology, and new materials incorporating optical fibers, such as textiles.
This book is intended for students, researchers, developers and engineers in telecommunications, network computing, optics and electronics, as well as anyone who uses fiber optic sensors in their work.
| Specifications |
Descriptions |
| ISBN |
9789535113454 |
| Year |
2016 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Subject |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Pages |
540 |
| Weight |
0.4 |
| Readership |
NA |
.png)
.png)
.png)
