Optical Measurements

Abstract

Optical sensing techniques are used in a large variety of application fields where fast, portable, remote-sensing, low-cost and/or rugged devices are required for detection, identification, and measurements of a variety of parameters. Sensors based on optical fibers are exploited in demanding applications, including pharmaceutical research, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, structural health monitoring, physical parameters detection, industrial applications, food safety and security. In these instances, sensors systems often benefit from the versatility of glass, plastic or specialty optical fibers.