Optical Fiber Devices Laboratory Projects

The research projects all center on the creation of optical fiber based sensors. Optical fiber sensors have a variety of advantages over traditional electronic sensors such as

• Small size
• Immunity to electro-magnetic interference
• Corrosion resistance
• Spark free

	Electric Field Sensors	Objective: Create a section of an optical fiber that is sensitive to external electric fields. Technology: Hybrid polymer/glass fiber waveguides
	Harsh Environment Fiber Sensors	Objective: Create Fiber Bragg Grating sensors that can operate in harsh environments Technology: Surface-relief fiber Bragg Gratings
	Sensors Interrogation Systems	Objective: Small, low power, and fast fiber interrogation systems Technology: Integrated smart sensor node