A fiber optic sensor measures a physical quantity by modulating the intensity, spectrum, phase, or polarization of light traveling through the optical fiber system. It's a device that converts light rays into electronic signals. Fiber‐optic technology emerged originally for applications in data transmission and telecommunications. However, sensors based on fiber‐optics have been developed rapidly because of their excellent sensing performances and capability to function in remote and harsh environments. The usage of. Jose Miguel Lopez-Higuera: Handbook of Optical Fiber Sensing Technology, John Wiley & Sons, 2002. P 603 Radiation absorption excites an orbital electron to a higher energy level. The basic working principle is that when the light signal passes through the optical fiber, parameters such as light intensity, wavelength, and phase will be affected by the. This article explores the different types of Fiber Optic Sensors, their working principles, and various applications.
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