The recent development of polymer optical fiber (POF) at home and abroad was summarized.The special characteristics of the perfluorinated POF were introduced and its wide potential application was predicted.POF is the...The recent development of polymer optical fiber (POF) at home and abroad was summarized.The special characteristics of the perfluorinated POF were introduced and its wide potential application was predicted.POF is the most suitable in conjunction network project,especially using with quartz optical fibers.Facing this market opportunity,it is a right choice to unit colleges,research institutions and manufacture corporations to accelerate the industrialization of POF.展开更多
The density,dynamic modulus,Youngs modulus,tensile strength,extension properties,Fourier transform infrared spectrum and differential scanning calorimetry have been measured and discussed for single mode polymethyl-me...The density,dynamic modulus,Youngs modulus,tensile strength,extension properties,Fourier transform infrared spectrum and differential scanning calorimetry have been measured and discussed for single mode polymethyl-methacrylate optical fiber.The results show that the fiber can provide large strain range for polymeric optical fiber Bragg gratings.展开更多
Surface Plasmon Resonance （SPR） is a powerful technique for directly sensing in biological studies, chemical detection and environmental pollution monitoring. In this paper, we present polymer optical fiber applicat...Surface Plasmon Resonance （SPR） is a powerful technique for directly sensing in biological studies, chemical detection and environmental pollution monitoring. In this paper, we present polymer optical fiber application in SPR sensors, including wavelength interrogation surface enhanced Raman scattering SPR sensor and surface enhanced Raman scattering （SERS） probe. Long-period fiber gratings are fabricated on single mode polymer optical fiber （POF） with 120 μm period and 50% duty cycle. The polarization characteristic of this kind of birefringent grating is studied. Theoretical analysis shows it will be advantageous in SPR sensing applications.展开更多
Plastic optical fibre is a serious rival to the conventional silica fibre in the huge market of local area networks. The development in polymer optical fibre is reviewed and its significance on future optical communic...Plastic optical fibre is a serious rival to the conventional silica fibre in the huge market of local area networks. The development in polymer optical fibre is reviewed and its significance on future optical communication systems is discussed. The results from our work in the development of some special polymer optical fibres are presented by which the great potential of polymer optical fibres for the construction of various optical devices is showed.展开更多
This paper investigated the continuous measurement of a refractive index(RI)sensor based on macrobending microoptical plastic fiber(m-POF).The sensing properties of the RI sensor depend on the structure parameter,whic...This paper investigated the continuous measurement of a refractive index(RI)sensor based on macrobending microoptical plastic fiber(m-POF).The sensing properties of the RI sensor depend on the structure parameter,which is the ratio of macrobending radius of m-POF to the radius of fiber itself.The ratio changes with the measurement time increasing because of the water absorption,which introduces an maximum measurement deviation of 7.3×10^(-5) RIU when the immersion time exceeds 40 h.This work indicates that for the sensors based on POF,the measurement time must be taken into consideration for continuous measurement.展开更多
The anti-radiation mechanism of polymeric plastic fiber is analyzed. The radiation characteristic of this type fiber is studied. Our experimental results indicate that under the low radiation dosage (below 1 kGy) the ...The anti-radiation mechanism of polymeric plastic fiber is analyzed. The radiation characteristic of this type fiber is studied. Our experimental results indicate that under the low radiation dosage (below 1 kGy) the plastic optical fiber’s transmission rate rises instead of descends while this type of fiber is radiated by γ ray, electron beam and proton beam respectively. After a period of time, it gradually reaches a constant value. But under the high radiation dosage (above 1 kGy) the fiber’s transmission rate descends after radiation. Later, it gradually goes up to a constant value.展开更多
Friction plays a critical role in dexterous robotic manipulation.However,realizing friction sensing remains a challenge due to the difficulty in designing sensing structures to decouple multi-axial forces.Inspired by ...Friction plays a critical role in dexterous robotic manipulation.However,realizing friction sensing remains a challenge due to the difficulty in designing sensing structures to decouple multi-axial forces.Inspired by the topological mechanics of knots,we construct optical fiber knot(OFN)sensors for slip detection and friction measurement.By introducing localized self-contacts along the fiber,the knot structure enables anisotropic responses to normal and frictional forces.By employing OFNs and a change point detection algorithm,we demonstrate adaptive robotic grasping of slipping cups.We further develop a robotic finger that can measure tri-axial forces via a centrosymmetric architecture composed of five OFNs.Such a tactile finger allows a robotic hand to manipulate human tools dexterously.This work could provide a straightforward and cost-effective strategy for promoting adaptive grasping,dexterous manipulation,and human-robot interaction with tactile sensing.展开更多
A focusing method is developed to characterize the refractive index profile of polymer optical fiber (POF). Based on the refractive index profile the theoretical bandwidth and the core index exponent a (a 】 0) of POF...A focusing method is developed to characterize the refractive index profile of polymer optical fiber (POF). Based on the refractive index profile the theoretical bandwidth and the core index exponent a (a 】 0) of POF are calculated. The results show that the value of theoretical bandwidth agrees well with the experimental data.展开更多
Anchors are the key members of the geotechnical anchorage engineering, it is urgent to monitor their behavior in service for preventing the potential risks. This paper proposes a novel durable intelligent fiber reinfo...Anchors are the key members of the geotechnical anchorage engineering, it is urgent to monitor their behavior in service for preventing the potential risks. This paper proposes a novel durable intelligent fiber reinforced polymer （FRP） anchor to understand the behavior of the anchor in the field application. Series of optical fiber Bragg grating （FBG） sensors were embedded into the central axis along the anchor to sense itself axial strain variations. An evolution model of axial strain was also developed to evaluate the behavior along the anchor. A demonstration test was carried out to test its self-sensing properties in the laboratory. The experimental results indicated that the embedded FBG sensors monitored the behavior, e.g. axial strairl/interfacial damage evolutions along the anchor and displacement/applied load at the pulling end effectively, without influence from the interfacial compression and slip effects.展开更多
The macro-bending induced optical fiber cladding modes frustrated total internal reflection effect is used to realize the liquid level probe with a simple structure of single macro-bend polymer optical fiber loop. The...The macro-bending induced optical fiber cladding modes frustrated total internal reflection effect is used to realize the liquid level probe with a simple structure of single macro-bend polymer optical fiber loop. The test results show that the extinction ratio reaches 1.06dB. ＂First bath＂ phenomenon is not obvious （about 0.8%）. The robustness of the sensor is better, and the ability of anti-pollution is stronger compared with the conventional sensors. The process of making this sensing probe is extremely easy, and the cost is very low.展开更多
We report for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, regenerated polymer optical fiber Bragg gratings(RPOFBGs) in ZEONEX-based polymer optical fibers(POFs). The regeneration temperature can be adjusted using a ...We report for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, regenerated polymer optical fiber Bragg gratings(RPOFBGs) in ZEONEX-based polymer optical fibers(POFs). The regeneration temperature can be adjusted using a heat treatment process on the POF before FBG inscription, enabling a scalable improvement of the thermal stability of the RPOFBGs. Thermal sustainability of the RPOFBGs at high temperature conditions was investigated for their prolonged use in diverse environments. Furthermore, these RPOFBGs can withstand strain levels up to 2.8% while maintaining a good linearity, even at temperature of 110℃. The RPOFBGs are capable of short-term operation at elevated temperatures of up to 132℃, which is the standard temperature for steam sterilization with at least a 4 min exposure period. The distinction in the morphologies of the two grades of ZEONEX(E48R and 480R, ZEON Corp.) used to fabricate the optical fiber together with the characteristics of UV irradiated and regenerated gratings is explained using micro-Raman spectroscopy. Collectively, these findings provide new heights for long-term operation of POF Bragg gratings(POFBGs) at elevated temperature environments and would be applicable to a wide range of disciplines.展开更多
Random lasers are a type of lasers that lack typical resonator structures,offering benefits such as easy integration,low cost,and low spatial coherence.These features make them popular for speckle-free imaging and ran...Random lasers are a type of lasers that lack typical resonator structures,offering benefits such as easy integration,low cost,and low spatial coherence.These features make them popular for speckle-free imaging and random number generation.However,due to their high threshold and phase instability,the production of picosecond random lasers has still been a challenge.In this work,we have developed three dyes incorporating polymer optical fibers doped with various scattering nanoparticles to produce short-pulsed random fiber lasers.Notably,stable picosecond random laser emission lasting600 ps is observed at a low pump energy of 50μJ,indicating the gain-switching mechanism.Population inversion and gain undergo an abrupt surge as the intensity of the continuously pumped light nears the threshold level.When the intensity of the continuously pumped light reaches a specific value,the number of inversion populations in the“scattering cavity”surpasses the threshold rapidly.Simulation results based on a model that considers power-dependent gain saturation confirmed the above phenomenon.This research helps expand the understanding of the dynamics behind random medium-stimulated emission in random lasers and opens up possibilities for mode locking in these systems.展开更多
文摘The recent development of polymer optical fiber (POF) at home and abroad was summarized.The special characteristics of the perfluorinated POF were introduced and its wide potential application was predicted.POF is the most suitable in conjunction network project,especially using with quartz optical fibers.Facing this market opportunity,it is a right choice to unit colleges,research institutions and manufacture corporations to accelerate the industrialization of POF.
文摘The density,dynamic modulus,Youngs modulus,tensile strength,extension properties,Fourier transform infrared spectrum and differential scanning calorimetry have been measured and discussed for single mode polymethyl-methacrylate optical fiber.The results show that the fiber can provide large strain range for polymeric optical fiber Bragg gratings.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No. 2006cb302905the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 60736037the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 10704070
文摘Surface Plasmon Resonance （SPR） is a powerful technique for directly sensing in biological studies, chemical detection and environmental pollution monitoring. In this paper, we present polymer optical fiber application in SPR sensors, including wavelength interrogation surface enhanced Raman scattering SPR sensor and surface enhanced Raman scattering （SERS） probe. Long-period fiber gratings are fabricated on single mode polymer optical fiber （POF） with 120 μm period and 50% duty cycle. The polarization characteristic of this kind of birefringent grating is studied. Theoretical analysis shows it will be advantageous in SPR sensing applications.
文摘Plastic optical fibre is a serious rival to the conventional silica fibre in the huge market of local area networks. The development in polymer optical fibre is reviewed and its significance on future optical communication systems is discussed. The results from our work in the development of some special polymer optical fibres are presented by which the great potential of polymer optical fibres for the construction of various optical devices is showed.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61405127)Key Program for International S&T Cooperation Projects of China(No.2013DFR10150)
文摘This paper investigated the continuous measurement of a refractive index(RI)sensor based on macrobending microoptical plastic fiber(m-POF).The sensing properties of the RI sensor depend on the structure parameter,which is the ratio of macrobending radius of m-POF to the radius of fiber itself.The ratio changes with the measurement time increasing because of the water absorption,which introduces an maximum measurement deviation of 7.3×10^(-5) RIU when the immersion time exceeds 40 h.This work indicates that for the sensors based on POF,the measurement time must be taken into consideration for continuous measurement.
文摘The anti-radiation mechanism of polymeric plastic fiber is analyzed. The radiation characteristic of this type fiber is studied. Our experimental results indicate that under the low radiation dosage (below 1 kGy) the plastic optical fiber’s transmission rate rises instead of descends while this type of fiber is radiated by γ ray, electron beam and proton beam respectively. After a period of time, it gradually reaches a constant value. But under the high radiation dosage (above 1 kGy) the fiber’s transmission rate descends after radiation. Later, it gradually goes up to a constant value.
基金grateful for financial supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(61975173)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M722907,2022M722909)+2 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LQ23F010015)Key Research and Development Project of Zhejiang Province(2021C05003)Major Scientific Research Project of Zhejiang Lab(2019MC0AD01).
文摘Friction plays a critical role in dexterous robotic manipulation.However,realizing friction sensing remains a challenge due to the difficulty in designing sensing structures to decouple multi-axial forces.Inspired by the topological mechanics of knots,we construct optical fiber knot(OFN)sensors for slip detection and friction measurement.By introducing localized self-contacts along the fiber,the knot structure enables anisotropic responses to normal and frictional forces.By employing OFNs and a change point detection algorithm,we demonstrate adaptive robotic grasping of slipping cups.We further develop a robotic finger that can measure tri-axial forces via a centrosymmetric architecture composed of five OFNs.Such a tactile finger allows a robotic hand to manipulate human tools dexterously.This work could provide a straightforward and cost-effective strategy for promoting adaptive grasping,dexterous manipulation,and human-robot interaction with tactile sensing.
基金This work was supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. KGCX 2-202).
文摘A focusing method is developed to characterize the refractive index profile of polymer optical fiber (POF). Based on the refractive index profile the theoretical bandwidth and the core index exponent a (a 】 0) of POF are calculated. The results show that the value of theoretical bandwidth agrees well with the experimental data.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50978079)the National Scientific Support Project (Grant No. 2011BAK02B01)
文摘Anchors are the key members of the geotechnical anchorage engineering, it is urgent to monitor their behavior in service for preventing the potential risks. This paper proposes a novel durable intelligent fiber reinforced polymer （FRP） anchor to understand the behavior of the anchor in the field application. Series of optical fiber Bragg grating （FBG） sensors were embedded into the central axis along the anchor to sense itself axial strain variations. An evolution model of axial strain was also developed to evaluate the behavior along the anchor. A demonstration test was carried out to test its self-sensing properties in the laboratory. The experimental results indicated that the embedded FBG sensors monitored the behavior, e.g. axial strairl/interfacial damage evolutions along the anchor and displacement/applied load at the pulling end effectively, without influence from the interfacial compression and slip effects.
基金This work was supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China （Grant No. 2012CB723404） and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 51275491 and No. 61275166）.
文摘The macro-bending induced optical fiber cladding modes frustrated total internal reflection effect is used to realize the liquid level probe with a simple structure of single macro-bend polymer optical fiber loop. The test results show that the extinction ratio reaches 1.06dB. ＂First bath＂ phenomenon is not obvious （about 0.8%）. The robustness of the sensor is better, and the ability of anti-pollution is stronger compared with the conventional sensors. The process of making this sensing probe is extremely easy, and the cost is very low.
基金RGC General Research Fund(15210019)Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province(P0034432).
文摘We report for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, regenerated polymer optical fiber Bragg gratings(RPOFBGs) in ZEONEX-based polymer optical fibers(POFs). The regeneration temperature can be adjusted using a heat treatment process on the POF before FBG inscription, enabling a scalable improvement of the thermal stability of the RPOFBGs. Thermal sustainability of the RPOFBGs at high temperature conditions was investigated for their prolonged use in diverse environments. Furthermore, these RPOFBGs can withstand strain levels up to 2.8% while maintaining a good linearity, even at temperature of 110℃. The RPOFBGs are capable of short-term operation at elevated temperatures of up to 132℃, which is the standard temperature for steam sterilization with at least a 4 min exposure period. The distinction in the morphologies of the two grades of ZEONEX(E48R and 480R, ZEON Corp.) used to fabricate the optical fiber together with the characteristics of UV irradiated and regenerated gratings is explained using micro-Raman spectroscopy. Collectively, these findings provide new heights for long-term operation of POF Bragg gratings(POFBGs) at elevated temperature environments and would be applicable to a wide range of disciplines.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12174002,11874012,11874126,and 51771186)the Excellent Scientific Research and Innovation Team of Anhui Province(No.2022AH010003)+3 种基金the Key Research and Development Plan of Anhui Province(No.202104a05020059)the Innovation Project for the ReturnedOverseasScholarsofAnhuiProvince(No.2021LCX011)the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(No.GXXT-2020-052)the Anhui Young Wanjiang Scholars Talent Project(No.Z010118167)。
文摘Random lasers are a type of lasers that lack typical resonator structures,offering benefits such as easy integration,low cost,and low spatial coherence.These features make them popular for speckle-free imaging and random number generation.However,due to their high threshold and phase instability,the production of picosecond random lasers has still been a challenge.In this work,we have developed three dyes incorporating polymer optical fibers doped with various scattering nanoparticles to produce short-pulsed random fiber lasers.Notably,stable picosecond random laser emission lasting600 ps is observed at a low pump energy of 50μJ,indicating the gain-switching mechanism.Population inversion and gain undergo an abrupt surge as the intensity of the continuously pumped light nears the threshold level.When the intensity of the continuously pumped light reaches a specific value,the number of inversion populations in the“scattering cavity”surpasses the threshold rapidly.Simulation results based on a model that considers power-dependent gain saturation confirmed the above phenomenon.This research helps expand the understanding of the dynamics behind random medium-stimulated emission in random lasers and opens up possibilities for mode locking in these systems.
