Measuring the pressure force by detecting the change in optical power intensity

Abstract

This article describes the research work in search of an optimized solution for the measurement of compressive force using the detection of the intensity of the optical power coupled into the optical fiber. In the experimental part of the research a product realized by 3D printing was used the outer case of which was made of FLEXFILL 98A material and the inner part was formed by a three-part PETG layer while the middle sensory part was changeable. This model was used to test different shapes of deformation elements in the variable part to find suitable configurations of the deformation plate. A standard 50/125 μm multimode graded index optical fiber was placed in the sensory part. It can be assumed that the results of this research can be used for the design of sensors based on the detection of changes in optical power intensity