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Fiber-Optic Aqueous Dipping Sensor Based on Coaxial-Michelson Modal Interferometers

Paola BarriosJose L. CruzAmparo RodríguezMiguel V. AndrésD. Saez-rodriguezAntonio Diez

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Sensor systemAqueous solutionOptical fiberMaterials scienceFabricationArticle Subjectbusiness.industryÒpticalaw.inventionOpticsModalControl and Systems Engineeringlawlcsh:Technology (General)Astronomical interferometerlcsh:T1-995Electrical and Electronic EngineeringA fibersCoaxialbusinessInstrumentation

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Fiber-optic modal interferometers with a coaxial-Michelson configuration can be used to monitor aqueous solutions by simple dipping of few centimeters of a fiber tip. The fabrication of these sensors to work around 850 nm enables the use of compact, robust, and low-cost optical spectrum analyzers. The use of this type of portable sensor system to monitor sewage treatment plants is shown.

10.1155/2009/815409http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/815409