Abstract

This paper reports on the development and characterization of a distributed magnetic field sensor utilizing magnetostrictive material and the Rayleigh backscattered signal in optical fiber. The sensor consists of a single-mode fiber (SMF) coated with nickel-acrylate (Ni-Acryl) composite, fabricated using the conventional fiber drawing method. The surface morphology and the coating thickness of the Ni-Acryl were analysed using SEM. The sensor is capable of measuring variations in the strain of the fiber as the external magnetic field strength changes, with a spatial resolution of 20 cm. The experimental results revealed a linear relationship between magnetic field strength and Rayleigh frequency shift, with an average sensitivity of 22.85 MHz/mT. The magnetostrictive strain of the Ni-Acryl composite coated fiber is measured to be 36.4 με in response to the 245 mT applied magnetic field. This study highlights the potential of the developed sensor to be utilized in magnetic field sensing applications, particularly for remote sensing applications in a harsh environment.

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