Compressive and tensile strain sensing using a polymer planar Bragg grating

Rosenberger M, Hessler S, Belle S, Schmauß B, Hellmann R (2014)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Optics Express Optical Society of America

Publisher: Optical Society of America

Book Volume: 22

Pages Range: 5483

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1364/oe.22.005483

Abstract

A polymer planar Bragg grating sensor is used for measuring both mechanical compressive and tensile strain. The planar waveguide with integrated Bragg grating is fabricated in bulk Polymethylmethacrylate in a single writing step using combined amplitude and phase mask technique. After butt coupling of a single-mode optical fiber the planar structure can be applied for measuring both mechanical tensile and compressive strain alongside the integrated waveguide without the need of further modifications. In this respect, we particularly report for the first time compressive strain measurements using a polymer Bragg grating. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the sensor against tensile and compressive strain, its reproducibility and hysteresis are investigated and discussed.

Authors with CRIS profile

Bernhard Schmauß Professur für Hochfrequenztechnik mit dem Schwerpunkt Optische Hochfrequenztechnik und Photonik

Involved external institutions

Hochschule Aschaffenburg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Rosenberger, M., Hessler, S., Belle, S., Schmauß, B., & Hellmann, R. (2014). Compressive and tensile strain sensing using a polymer planar Bragg grating. Optics Express, 22(5), 5483. https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/oe.22.005483

MLA:

Rosenberger, M., et al. "Compressive and tensile strain sensing using a polymer planar Bragg grating." Optics Express 22.5 (2014): 5483.

BibTeX: Download