| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1534115 | Optics Communications | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In this contribution we present the sensing capabilities of a novel N-path Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI) that relies on a multicore microstructured optical fibre (MC-MOF) connected between two sections of standard single mode fibre. The modal properties of the MC-MOF structure are analysed experimentally by measuring near field profiles. The dependence of the N-path MC-MOF MZI sensitivity on temperature, tensile strain and bending is investigated. The results suggest that such an interferometer is a good candidate for a tensile strain or bending sensor.
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Authors
L. Sójka, L. Pajewski, M. Śliwa, P. Mergo, T.M. Benson, S. Sujecki, E. Bereś-Pawlik,