Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one class of metal additive manufacturing (AM) used to
fabricate high-quality complex-shape components. This technology has significantly …

Metal additive manufacturing (AM), being a transformational technology with unique
capabilities, has received considerable attention from both industrial and academic sectors …

The nuclear industry is progressing toward microreactors that can be factory assembled and
deployed to remote regions for reliable, scalable power generation. However, the reduced …

We have proposed and experimentally demonstrated an ultrasensitive fiber-optic
temperature sensor based on two cascaded Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPIs). Vernier …

Metal coatings can protect the fragile optical fiber sensors and extend their life in harsh
environments. However, simultaneous high-temperature strain sensing in a metal-coated …

Embedding fiber optics in metal components could enable new capabilities such as active
monitoring of spatially distributed strain. Ultrasonic additive manufacturing is a suitable …

The fabrication, characterization and encapsulation of a fiber optic temperature sensor
based upon a micro Fabry–Perot (FP) cavity is presented. The FP cavity is formed between a …

One of the major challenges for metal-powder-based additive manufacturing is measuring
and mitigating residual strain induced during the manufacturing processes. This article …

Silica fiber optic sensors are resistant to corrosive environments and high temperatures,
making them attractive candidates for harsh conditions found in nuclear and aerospace …

We analyse and evaluate the sensitivity and robustness of an eccentric fiber Bragg grating
sensor micro-structured into a polymer optical fiber under different relative humidity …