Optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR) based on Rayleigh scattering has been
widely used for distributed sensing applications for either static or dynamic parameter …

In recent years, fiber sensing technology has become more and more important in many
fields of applied science. The versatility of the fiber sensors to obtain reliable and precise …

Since its first creation, glass has always fascinated with its optical properties, its ability to let
light through without being invisible. One of the most spectacular achievements of optical …

Most distributed optical fiber sensors rely on commercially available telecom fibers, which
are low-loss, inexpensive, and standardized. In the last few years, significant effort has been …

This paper compares the impact of gamma irradiation on various optical fibers, where the
evolution in their optical properties could be identified using long period gratings (LPG) …

This work presents an extensive, comparative study of the gamma and electron radiation
effects on the behaviour of femtosecond laser-inscribed fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs) using …

The transparency of optical fibers is one of the most sought-after properties for this optical
waveguide, the paradigmatic example being fibers for long-haul telecommunications. This …

We demonstrate a real-time high-spatial-resolution (3 cm) ionizing dose 2-D map**
sensor achieved by analyzing a phosphorus-doped silica-based optical fiber with a …

Fiber-optic sensor (FOS) technology, a proximate of optoelectronics and fiber-optic
communications, has profound ability to replace the existent biomedical sensors …

In honor of the International Year of Glass 2022 (IYoG'22), this article highlights important
aspects of glass and light, focusing on more advanced photonic applications that drive a …