Flexible photonics, characterized by their planar design and integrated features, have
surfaced as a promising technology to unlock new possibilities for multifunctionality within …

A novel approach to monitor the degree of bending via flexible photonics devices, using
ratiometric power variation in a few-mode optical waveguide, is proposed. To demonstrate …

Capacitive sensing is one of the most used sensing techniques for a large variety of
applications. In particular, Capacitive Level Sensors (CLSs) are well suited for avionics, as …

A high-sensitivity Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) strain sensor based on tapered single-
mode fiber (SMF) probe embedded in microbubble is proposed and verified. The two …

This study aims to enable intelligent structural health monitoring of internal damage in
aerospace structural components, providing a crucial means of assuring safety and …

The article presents a new design of a conveyor with a bladed working body, as well as a
theoretical and experimental investigation of its operation, in particular its performance when …

This work illustrates, to the best of our knowledge, the first non-adiabatic tapered single-
mode zirconium fluoride optical fiber sensor in the mid-infrared spectral range. It is designed …

In this paper the authors propose the development of a driver monitoring system (DMS) that
can be proven useful to improve the comfort and safety of the driver. The system is based on …

Flexible planar photonics has opened-up new sensing opportunities [1], including new
monitoring capability within high-value composite materials (such as carbon and glass fibre …

This manuscript is focused on the fabrication of tapered optical fibers based on fluoride
glass, which is emerging as an efficient and novel material for the development of accurate …