A fiber optic sensor measures a physical quantity by modulating the intensity, spectrum, phase, or polarization of light traveling through the optical fiber system. It's a device that converts light rays into electronic signals. Jose Miguel Lopez-Higuera: Handbook of Optical Fiber Sensing Technology, John Wiley & Sons, 2002. P 603 Radiation absorption excites an orbital electron to a higher energy level. Radiation absorption creates electronic excited states that are trapped by localized defects for extended periods of. E/O converters use light-emitting elements such as semiconductor lasers, O/E converters use light-receiving elements such as photodiodes, and optical elements such as lenses are used at the input and output of optical fiber. Due to its small size, low cost and ease of fabrication leading it to replace traditional sensors which were used frequently before th birth of fiber optic sensors. This includes measuring parameters such as light transmission, signal loss, and alignment accuracy to detect faults, improve. This article explores the different types of Fiber Optic Sensors, their working principles, and various applications.
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