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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 7219364 |
| Pages (from-to) | 7029-7035 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | IEEE Sensors Journal |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2015 |
Abstract
Novel concepts for a planar optical deformation measurement promise broad application potential in fields such as structural health monitoring, process control, or life sciences. In this paper, we present a new approach to optical displacement and tilt sensing in thin polymer foils. We report on the design, simulation, realization, and characterization of an all-polymer planar strain and tilt sensor based on simple optical principles. The sensor relies on the evaluation of the coupling efficiency between two arrays of emitting and receiving waveguides. As a proof-of-concept, we show that the developed waveguide arrangement and readout algorithm allow monitoring a combination of both displacement/strain and tilt with the same sensor system at once. The performance and sensitivity achieved are in good agreement with simulations, and can pave the way for the future integrated 2-D measurement of larger deformations.
Keywords
- force sensors, Optical sensors, Polymers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Instrumentation
- Engineering(all)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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In: IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 15, No. 12, 7219364, 12.2015, p. 7029-7035.
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AU - Rahlves, Maik
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