Plastic Optical Fiber Sensors: Science, Technology and Applications

Plastic Optical Fiber Sensors is a comprehensive book that covers the fundamentals and applications of a new class of fiber sensors, highlighting their advantageous characteristics and diverse uses in various fields. It is beneficial for professionals in manufacturing and academics in universities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 420 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Plastic Optical Fiber Sensors delve into the realm of a novel class of fiber sensors, encompassing their fundamental principles and diverse applications. This comprehensive book, authored by esteemed experts in the field, delves into the theoretical foundations of plastic optical fiber sensors (POFs) and their practical implementations across various industries. Through a series of illustrative examples, the editors highlight the remarkable advantages of POFs, including their ease of handling, large diameter, cost-effective peripheral components, and user-friendly termination tools. Consequently, they argue that POFs have witnessed a significant surge in their usage in emerging consumer products. Furthermore, the book showcases diverse applications of POFs in the construction of innovative products, such as a POF sensor for monitoring oil trucker valves, a monitoring system for high-voltage substations, an oil leaking sensor for offshore platforms, and a solar tracker for illumination. Accompanied by over 300 meticulously crafted black and white images, this resource is invaluable for professionals engaged in manufacturing and academics specializing in universities, particularly those who regularly employ optical fiber sensors in their research and development endeavors.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032337555