Characterization of Cascade-Type Curvature Sensor with Bowknot-Type Taper and Tapered Fiber

Yuxi Wu; Zhigang Gao; Lugui Cui; Zongliang Wang; Feng Peng

doi:10.3788/LOP241752

Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 9, 0906002(2025)

Characterization of Cascade-Type Curvature Sensor with Bowknot-Type Taper and Tapered Fiber

Yuxi Wu^1,2, Zhigang Gao^2、*, Lugui Cui³, Zongliang Wang^1、**, and Feng Peng⁴

Author Affiliations

¹School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, Shandong, China

²College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Taishan University, Taian 271021, Shandong, China

³College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China

⁴School of Physics and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China

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Paper Information

Category: Fiber Optics and Optical Communications

Received: Jul. 26, 2024

Accepted: Sep. 12, 2024

Published Online: Apr. 10, 2025

The Author Email: Zhigang Gao (realgaozg@gmail.com), Zongliang Wang (wangzongliang@lcu.edu.cn)

DOI:10.3788/LOP241752

CSTR:32186.14.LOP241752

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