Dakin et al., 1988 - Google Patents
An optical fibre sensor for the measurement of pressureDakin et al., 1988
- Document ID
- 7491170321128409164
- Author
- Dakin J
- Wade C
- Withers P
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- Fiber & Integrated Optics
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This paper describes the design, construction and testing of a fibre optic pressure sensor based on a reflecting Fabry-Perot etalon. The etalon comprised one fixed mirror and a second mirror designed to flex under the action of the pressure being monitored. A single …
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