Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5007646 | Optics & Laser Technology | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A new type of fiber optic gas sensor is proposed by detecting a light radiated from a region of cladding modified with metal oxide (nanocrystalline ZnO). The intensity of radiated light is found to vary with different gasses and concentrations. Sensing characteristics are studied for ammonia, methanol, ethanol and acetone gasses. Gas sensitivity of the proposed sensor is compared with clad-modified fiber optic gas sensor. The new sensor exhibits enhanced sensitivity. Time response characteristics of the sensor are reported.
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Authors
S. Devendiran, D. Sastikumar,