DIFFUSIVE OPTICAL FIBER SENSOR AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

Techniques for fiber optic light sensing and communication are provided. Specifically, systems and methods to provide diffusive optical fiber sensors and communication devices and methods of use are disclosed.

主权项

1. An optical fiber sensor system comprising:
an optical fiber comprising a first end, a second end, and an external surface forming an aperture between the first end and the second end, the optical fiber configured to receive an external light from an external light source through the external surface at a first axial distance along the external surface; a first detector disposed at the first end and configured to measure a first external light power; a second detector disposed at the second end and configured to measure a second external light power; and a processor configured to compare the first and the second external light power measurements and determine the first axial distance.