A fiber-optic sensor is a sensor that uses optical fiber either as the sensing element ("intrinsic sensors"), or as a means of relaying signals from a remote sensor to the electronics that process the signals ("extrinsic sensors"). Fibers have many uses in remote sensing. Depending on the. This article explores the different types of Fiber Optic Sensors, their working principles, and various applications. A sensor is a device that measures a physical quantity and converts it into a. ibration and extreme heat etc. 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. Radiation absorption creates electronic excited states that are trapped by localized defects for extended periods of time.
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