Numerical modeling of a birefringent photonic crystal fiber for discrete and distributed pressure sensing
R. C. R. Miraglia, C. J. S. Matos, Mackenzie Presbyterian University(Brazil)
Discrete and distributed pressure sensing are theoretically studied with a birefringent microstructured fiber. Results compare favorably with those for a conventional fiber. Distributed pressure sensing with low temperature crosssensitivity are feasible with optical frequency-domain reflectometry.