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Mathematical techniques in fiber optic sensor applications

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There is a continuing need for high quality and repeatable measurement techniques for application in a wide variety of industries, and with that the requirement for reliable and trustworthy instrumentation. Fiber optics have a significant part to play in achieving this goal and could result in an opportunity for cost savings, which increases the competitive potential, with benefits being passed on to the customer. Further, the meeting of increased legislative requirements world-wide are often seen to be driving the field, especially in safety and environmental matters. The technology has developed rapidly in recent years, and is now being used by physicists, chemists, engineers and biologists, as well as those comparatively untrained in the fundamentals of the subject. With the wide variety of techniques (which include optical fiber systems) available to these investigators, it is essential that there is a clear understanding of the appropriate guidelines for the selection and use of any particular method of instrumentation, and its limitations as well as its desirable features. Also, the degree to which it is ‘user friendly’ can considerably influence its acceptability for any specific application.

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Grattan, K.T.V., Rahman, B.M.A. (1999). Mathematical techniques in fiber optic sensor applications. In: Grattan, K.T.V., Meggitt, B.T. (eds) Optical Fiber Sensor Technology. Optoelectronics, Imaging and Sensing Series, vol 3. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6077-4_5

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