An ultrasonic sensitivity-improved fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer （FPI） is proposed and employed for ultra- sonic imaging of seismic physical models （SPMs）. The FPI comprises a flexible ultra-thin gold fil...An ultrasonic sensitivity-improved fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer （FPI） is proposed and employed for ultra- sonic imaging of seismic physical models （SPMs）. The FPI comprises a flexible ultra-thin gold film and the end face of a graded-index multimode fiber （MMF）, both of which are enclosed in a ceramic tube. The MMF in a specified length can collimate the diverged light beam and compensate for the light loss inside the air cavity, leading to an increased spectral fringe visibility and thus a steeper spectral slope. By using the spectral sideband filtering technique, the collimated FP1 shows an improved ultrasonic response. Moreover, two-dimensional images of two SPMs are achieved in air by recon- structing the pulse-echo signals through using the time-of-flight approach. The proposed sensor with easy fabrication and compact size can be a good candidate for high-sensitivity and high-precision nondestructive testing of SPMs.展开更多
In order to improve the multiplexing capability of the optical sensors based on the lower interferential optic fiber sensing technology and the white light fiber-optic Mach-Zehnder interferometer,reflective ladder top...In order to improve the multiplexing capability of the optical sensors based on the lower interferential optic fiber sensing technology and the white light fiber-optic Mach-Zehnder interferometer,reflective ladder topology network ( RLT) with tailored formula was proposed. The topology network consists of 6 rungs sensing elements linked by 5 couplers. Two cases with different choices of couplers were contrasted: one is equal coupling ratio,and the other is tailored coupling ratio. Through the simulation of these two cases,the detailed multiplexing capability was analyzed,and accordingly the experiments were also carried out. The simulation results showed that,the tailored formula enhances the multiplexing capability of the structure. In the first case, the maximum number of sensors which can be multiplexed is 8,and in the other case is 12 fiber optic sensors. The experimental results have a good agreement with numerical simulation results. Thus,it is considered expedient to incorporate RLT into large-scale building,grounds,bridges,dams,tunnels,highways and perimeter security.展开更多
A terahertz-wave generator based on optical parametric oscillator principle, detection based on combination of Fizeau wedged interferometer and an electro-optical crystal ZnTe has been studied. The analytical solution...A terahertz-wave generator based on optical parametric oscillator principle, detection based on combination of Fizeau wedged interferometer and an electro-optical crystal ZnTe has been studied. The analytical solution based on the basic principle of operation of solid wedge Fizeau interferometer has been realized. The mathematical calculations for THz frequency and intensity measurement dependent on wedge angle and fringe spacing have been considered. The efficiency of THz wave detection depends upon optimized wedge angle has been also realized. The feasibility of detection of THz waves＇ frequency and intensity by solid Fizeau interferometer （THz-waves＇ range of 1 - 3 THz） has been studied. By optimization of other parameters like thickness of Fizeau film, refractive index, material of Fizeau film, we can proceed towards the design of Fizeau interferometer for required research plans as it is a simple and inexpensive interferometer.展开更多
The security of civil engineering is an important task due to the economic, social and environmental significance. Compared with conventional sensors, the optical fiber sensors have their unique characteristics.Being ...The security of civil engineering is an important task due to the economic, social and environmental significance. Compared with conventional sensors, the optical fiber sensors have their unique characteristics.Being durable, stable and insensitive to external perturbations,they are particular interesting for the long-term monitoring of civil structures.Focus is on absolute measurement optical fiber sensors, which are emerging from the monitoring large structural, including SOFO system, F-P optical fiber sensors, and fiber Bragg grating sensors. The principle, characteristic and application of these three kinds of optical fiber sensors are described together with their future prospects.展开更多
在高精度平面干涉仪系统评价标准中,仪器传递函数(Instrument Transfer Function,ITF)已经逐渐成为干涉仪性能的重要评价指标,它准确地反映了光学系统对于测量形貌不同空间频率的分辨能力。然而,ITF测试过程中的实验环境要求较为严格,...在高精度平面干涉仪系统评价标准中,仪器传递函数(Instrument Transfer Function,ITF)已经逐渐成为干涉仪性能的重要评价指标,它准确地反映了光学系统对于测量形貌不同空间频率的分辨能力。然而,ITF测试过程中的实验环境要求较为严格,干涉仪系统噪声会导致测试结果产生较大失真。为了能够准确表征干涉仪系统的性能,通过仿真分析与实际实验结合的方式,将仿真干涉图引入不同量级的高斯随机噪声,探究了噪声对于ITF测试结果的影响,提出测试误差的评价指标ITF_(RMS)值,分析了干涉仪系统的噪声容限,依据评价指标提出了几种不同的ITF测试优化方法,并搭建实验系统进行分析验证。实验结果表明,在未优化的ITF测试流程中,所搭建的干涉仪系统ITF测试的ITF_(RMS)值为0.1112,而优化后同样噪声量级的干涉仪系统所得ITF_(RMS)值则分别降至0.0693,0.0367,0.0579。此结果证明了优化方案的可行性,该方案能有效抑制干涉仪系统ITF测试过程中的噪声干扰影响。展开更多
In this study,we present a dual-Fizeau-interferometer-based high-speed and wide-range fiber-optic Fabry-Perot(F-P)demodulation system.We employ two Fizeau interferometers with air cavity thickness satisfying the quadr...In this study,we present a dual-Fizeau-interferometer-based high-speed and wide-range fiber-optic Fabry-Perot(F-P)demodulation system.We employ two Fizeau interferometers with air cavity thickness satisfying the quadrature requirement to increase the demodulation speed and broaden the demodulation range in order to address the issues of the existing fiber F-P demodulation system's sluggish demodulation rate and limited range.In order to investigate the demodulation properties of the dual-Fizeau-interferometer-based demodulation system,we derive and create a theoretical model of the system.The theoretical model,which primarily consists of the structural design of the interferometer and the study of the center wavelength of the light sources and their bandwidth selection,is used to construct the optical structure of the demodulation system.According to the calculation results,the demodulated signal exhibits the best contrast ratio when the two light sources'respective center wavelengths are 780nm and 850nm,and their bandwidths are 28nm and 30 nm.Finally,we finish evaluating the demodulation system's demodulation performance,parameter calibration,and assembly debugging.The test results demonstrate the constant operation of the demodulation system,an update rate of 100kHz,a demodulation range of 4.74μm,and a cavity length resolution of approximately 5 nm.Additionally,the system can perform high speed demodulation thanks to the light emitting diode's(LED's)nanosecond level switching speed and the usage of a single point detector.展开更多
This paper presents a review of recent progress in simultaneous measurement of multiparameters including strain, temperature, vibration, transverse load, based on the combinations of extrinsic fiber-optic Fabry-Perot ...This paper presents a review of recent progress in simultaneous measurement of multiparameters including strain, temperature, vibration, transverse load, based on the combinations of extrinsic fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometers and fiber gratings.展开更多
A miniature fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer （MOFPI） fabricated by splicing a hollow silica tube （HST） with inner diameter of 4 μm to the end of a single-mode fiber is investigated and experimentally demons...A miniature fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer （MOFPI） fabricated by splicing a hollow silica tube （HST） with inner diameter of 4 μm to the end of a single-mode fiber is investigated and experimentally demonstrated. The theoretical relationship between the free spectrum range and the length of HST is verified by fabricating several MOFPIs with different lengths. We characterize the MOFPIs for temperature, liquid refractive index, and strain. Experimental results show that the sensitivities of the temperature, liquid refractive index, and strain are 16.42μm/℃, -118.56dB/RIU, and 1.21 pm/με, respectively.展开更多
Tilted Wave Interferometry(TWI)is a measurement technique for fast and flexible interferometric testing of aspheres and freeform surfaces.The first version of the tilted wave principle was implemented in a Twyman-Gree...Tilted Wave Interferometry(TWI)is a measurement technique for fast and flexible interferometric testing of aspheres and freeform surfaces.The first version of the tilted wave principle was implemented in a Twyman-Green type setup with separate reference arm,which is intrinsically susceptible to environmentally induced phase disturbances.In this contribution we present the TWI in a new robust common-path(Fizeau)configuration.The implementation of the Tilted Wave Fizeau Interferometer requires a new approach in illumination,calibration and evaluation.Measurements of two aspheres and a freeform surface show the flexibility and also the increased stability in both phase raw data and surface measurements,which leads to a reduced repeatability up to a factor of three.The novel configuration significantly relaxes the tolerances of the imaging optics used in the interferometer.We demonstrate this using simulations on calibration measurements,where we see an improvement of one order of magnitude compared to the classical Twyman-Green TWI approach and the capability to compensate higher order error contributions on the used optics.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61735014,61327012,and 61275088)the Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department,China(Grant No.08JZ58)the Northwest University Graduate Innovation and Creativity Funds,China(Grant No.YZZ17088)
文摘An ultrasonic sensitivity-improved fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer （FPI） is proposed and employed for ultra- sonic imaging of seismic physical models （SPMs）. The FPI comprises a flexible ultra-thin gold film and the end face of a graded-index multimode fiber （MMF）, both of which are enclosed in a ceramic tube. The MMF in a specified length can collimate the diverged light beam and compensate for the light loss inside the air cavity, leading to an increased spectral fringe visibility and thus a steeper spectral slope. By using the spectral sideband filtering technique, the collimated FP1 shows an improved ultrasonic response. Moreover, two-dimensional images of two SPMs are achieved in air by recon- structing the pulse-echo signals through using the time-of-flight approach. The proposed sensor with easy fabrication and compact size can be a good candidate for high-sensitivity and high-precision nondestructive testing of SPMs.
基金Sponsored by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (Grant No. QC2012C081)the Creative Qualified Scientists and Technicians Foundation of Harbin City (Grant No. RC2012QN001025)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61107069 and 41174161)
文摘In order to improve the multiplexing capability of the optical sensors based on the lower interferential optic fiber sensing technology and the white light fiber-optic Mach-Zehnder interferometer,reflective ladder topology network ( RLT) with tailored formula was proposed. The topology network consists of 6 rungs sensing elements linked by 5 couplers. Two cases with different choices of couplers were contrasted: one is equal coupling ratio,and the other is tailored coupling ratio. Through the simulation of these two cases,the detailed multiplexing capability was analyzed,and accordingly the experiments were also carried out. The simulation results showed that,the tailored formula enhances the multiplexing capability of the structure. In the first case, the maximum number of sensors which can be multiplexed is 8,and in the other case is 12 fiber optic sensors. The experimental results have a good agreement with numerical simulation results. Thus,it is considered expedient to incorporate RLT into large-scale building,grounds,bridges,dams,tunnels,highways and perimeter security.
文摘A terahertz-wave generator based on optical parametric oscillator principle, detection based on combination of Fizeau wedged interferometer and an electro-optical crystal ZnTe has been studied. The analytical solution based on the basic principle of operation of solid wedge Fizeau interferometer has been realized. The mathematical calculations for THz frequency and intensity measurement dependent on wedge angle and fringe spacing have been considered. The efficiency of THz wave detection depends upon optimized wedge angle has been also realized. The feasibility of detection of THz waves＇ frequency and intensity by solid Fizeau interferometer （THz-waves＇ range of 1 - 3 THz） has been studied. By optimization of other parameters like thickness of Fizeau film, refractive index, material of Fizeau film, we can proceed towards the design of Fizeau interferometer for required research plans as it is a simple and inexpensive interferometer.
文摘The security of civil engineering is an important task due to the economic, social and environmental significance. Compared with conventional sensors, the optical fiber sensors have their unique characteristics.Being durable, stable and insensitive to external perturbations,they are particular interesting for the long-term monitoring of civil structures.Focus is on absolute measurement optical fiber sensors, which are emerging from the monitoring large structural, including SOFO system, F-P optical fiber sensors, and fiber Bragg grating sensors. The principle, characteristic and application of these three kinds of optical fiber sensors are described together with their future prospects.
文摘在高精度平面干涉仪系统评价标准中,仪器传递函数(Instrument Transfer Function,ITF)已经逐渐成为干涉仪性能的重要评价指标,它准确地反映了光学系统对于测量形貌不同空间频率的分辨能力。然而,ITF测试过程中的实验环境要求较为严格,干涉仪系统噪声会导致测试结果产生较大失真。为了能够准确表征干涉仪系统的性能,通过仿真分析与实际实验结合的方式,将仿真干涉图引入不同量级的高斯随机噪声,探究了噪声对于ITF测试结果的影响,提出测试误差的评价指标ITF_(RMS)值,分析了干涉仪系统的噪声容限,依据评价指标提出了几种不同的ITF测试优化方法,并搭建实验系统进行分析验证。实验结果表明,在未优化的ITF测试流程中,所搭建的干涉仪系统ITF测试的ITF_(RMS)值为0.1112,而优化后同样噪声量级的干涉仪系统所得ITF_(RMS)值则分别降至0.0693,0.0367,0.0579。此结果证明了优化方案的可行性,该方案能有效抑制干涉仪系统ITF测试过程中的噪声干扰影响。
文摘In this study,we present a dual-Fizeau-interferometer-based high-speed and wide-range fiber-optic Fabry-Perot(F-P)demodulation system.We employ two Fizeau interferometers with air cavity thickness satisfying the quadrature requirement to increase the demodulation speed and broaden the demodulation range in order to address the issues of the existing fiber F-P demodulation system's sluggish demodulation rate and limited range.In order to investigate the demodulation properties of the dual-Fizeau-interferometer-based demodulation system,we derive and create a theoretical model of the system.The theoretical model,which primarily consists of the structural design of the interferometer and the study of the center wavelength of the light sources and their bandwidth selection,is used to construct the optical structure of the demodulation system.According to the calculation results,the demodulated signal exhibits the best contrast ratio when the two light sources'respective center wavelengths are 780nm and 850nm,and their bandwidths are 28nm and 30 nm.Finally,we finish evaluating the demodulation system's demodulation performance,parameter calibration,and assembly debugging.The test results demonstrate the constant operation of the demodulation system,an update rate of 100kHz,a demodulation range of 4.74μm,and a cavity length resolution of approximately 5 nm.Additionally,the system can perform high speed demodulation thanks to the light emitting diode's(LED's)nanosecond level switching speed and the usage of a single point detector.
文摘This paper presents a review of recent progress in simultaneous measurement of multiparameters including strain, temperature, vibration, transverse load, based on the combinations of extrinsic fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometers and fiber gratings.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 81127901 and 51405454, and Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province under Grant 2015021087.
文摘A miniature fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometer （MOFPI） fabricated by splicing a hollow silica tube （HST） with inner diameter of 4 μm to the end of a single-mode fiber is investigated and experimentally demonstrated. The theoretical relationship between the free spectrum range and the length of HST is verified by fabricating several MOFPIs with different lengths. We characterize the MOFPIs for temperature, liquid refractive index, and strain. Experimental results show that the sensitivities of the temperature, liquid refractive index, and strain are 16.42μm/℃, -118.56dB/RIU, and 1.21 pm/με, respectively.
文摘Tilted Wave Interferometry(TWI)is a measurement technique for fast and flexible interferometric testing of aspheres and freeform surfaces.The first version of the tilted wave principle was implemented in a Twyman-Green type setup with separate reference arm,which is intrinsically susceptible to environmentally induced phase disturbances.In this contribution we present the TWI in a new robust common-path(Fizeau)configuration.The implementation of the Tilted Wave Fizeau Interferometer requires a new approach in illumination,calibration and evaluation.Measurements of two aspheres and a freeform surface show the flexibility and also the increased stability in both phase raw data and surface measurements,which leads to a reduced repeatability up to a factor of three.The novel configuration significantly relaxes the tolerances of the imaging optics used in the interferometer.We demonstrate this using simulations on calibration measurements,where we see an improvement of one order of magnitude compared to the classical Twyman-Green TWI approach and the capability to compensate higher order error contributions on the used optics.
