Dr. Robert R. J. Maier Profile

Dr. Robert R. J. Maier

Research Fellow at Heriot-Watt Univ

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Publications (37)

Proceedings Article | 20 November 2024 Paper

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A multiplexed reconfigurable modular FBG-based sensor platform for flow and temperature measurements in the North Sea

A. Dzipalski, J. A. Morton, N. Papchristou, R. R. Maier, W. MacPherson, A. Ristoainen, E. Reilent, M. Kruusmaa, B. Wolf, P. Pirih, S. van Netten, I. Suhhova, U. Lips, N. McFarlane, R. MacLeod, M. Hendry, J. Sheehy, M. Almoghayer, N. Rojas, G. Davies, A. Hakim, A. Ng

Proceedings Volume 13191, 1319104 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031643

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Ocean optics, Multiplexing, Quantum sensors, Computed tomography, Temperature metrology, Detector arrays, Optical sensors, Oceanography

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2023 Paper

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A multiplexed FBG-based sensor platform for flow and temperature measurements in the Baltic Sea

A. Dzipalski, J. A. Morton, N. Papachristou, R. R. Maier, W. MacPherson, A. Ristolainen, M. Kruusmaa, E. Reilent, B. Wolf, P. Pirih, S. van Netten, I. Shuhova, U. Lips, N. McFarlane, R. Macleod, M. Hendry, J. Sheehy, M. Almoghayer, N. Rojas, G. Davies, A. Hakim, A. Ng

Proceedings Volume 12643, 1264307 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2679756

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Ocean optics, Multiplexing, Quantum sensors, Detector arrays, Temperature metrology, Optical sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 23 April 2017 Paper

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Optical fibre Fabry-Pérot sensor stability at high temperatures

Dimitrios Polyzos, Jinesh Mathew, William MacPherson, Duncan Hand, Robert R. Maier

Proceedings Volume 10323, 103231S (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2259998

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical fibers, Silica, Diffusion, Cladding, Germanium, Temperature metrology, Chromium, Reflectivity, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2016 Paper

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High temperature stability testing of Ge-doped and F-doped Fabry-Perot fibre optical sensors

Dimitrios Polyzos, Jinesh Mathew, William MacPherson, Robert Maier

Proceedings Volume 9916, 991604 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2235794

KEYWORDS: Fabry–Perot interferometers, Sensors, Optical fibers, Fiber optics sensors, Optical sensors, Diffusion, Mechanical sensors, Cladding, Germanium, Refractive index, Fluorine

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2016 Paper

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Stainless steel component with compressed fiber Bragg grating for high temperature sensing applications

Mathew Jinesh, William MacPherson, Duncan Hand, Robert R. Maier

Proceedings Volume 9916, 99160J (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2236499

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Fiber optics sensors, Silver, Temperature sensors, Sensors, Mechanical sensors, 3D printing, Metals, Silica, Estimation theory, Nickel, Spatial light modulators

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2016 Paper

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Long-term stability testing of optical fibre Fabry-Perot temperature sensors

Dimitrios Polyzos, Mathew Jinesh, William MacPherson, Robert R. Maier

Proceedings Volume 9852, 985218 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223889

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Fiber optics sensors, Temperature metrology, Optical fibers, Silica, Chromium, Reflectivity, Annealing, Tellurium

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2015 Paper

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Measuring residual stresses in metallic components manufactured with fibre Bragg gratings embedded by selective laser melting

Dirk Havermann, Jinesh Mathew, William MacPherson, Duncan Hand, Robert Maier

Proceedings Volume 9634, 96340T (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2194352

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Spatial light modulators, Optical fibers, Nickel, Manufacturing, Laser applications, Fiber coatings, Metals, Lithium, Additive manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2015 Paper

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Two-dimensional optical fibre cantilever accelerometer

Jun Li, J. Sun, M. Miliar, F. Z. Dong, R. Maier, D. Hand, W. MacPherson

Proceedings Volume 9634, 96341E (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2194681

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical fibers, Sensors, Ion beams, Surface finishing, Optical alignment, Fiber Bragg gratings, Polishing, Interferometry, Fiber optics sensors

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2015 Paper

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SS316 structure fabricated by selective laser melting and integrated with strain isolated optical fiber high temperature sensor

Jinesh Mathew, Dirk Havermann, Dimitrios Polyzos, William MacPherson, Duncan Hand, Robert Maier

Proceedings Volume 9634, 96340Q (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2194451

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Capillaries, Temperature metrology, Spatial light modulators, Silica, Fiber optics sensors, Additive manufacturing, Silver, Optical fibers, Temperature sensors

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2015 Paper

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In-situ strain sensing with fiber optic sensors embedded into stainless steel 316

Dirk Havermann, Jinesh Mathew, William Macpherson, Robert Maier, Duncan Hand

Proceedings Volume 9435, 94352W (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2083843

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Fiber Bragg gratings, Optical fibers, Fiber optics sensors, Metals, Nickel, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Fiber coatings, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2014 Paper

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In-situ measurements with fibre Bragg gratings embedded in stainless steel

Dirk Havermann, Jinesh Mathew, William MacPherson, Robert R. Maier, Duncan Hand

Proceedings Volume 9157, 9157A1 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2059587

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Metals, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Nickel, Optical fibers, Silica, Coating, Reflectivity, Additive manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2014 Paper

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High temperature sensor based on an in-fibre Fabry-Perot cavity

Oliver Schneller, Jinesh Mathew, William MacPherson, Robert R. Maier

Proceedings Volume 9157, 91578L (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2059651

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Temperature metrology, Reflectivity, Capillaries, Phase shifts, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Temperature sensors, Silica, Fiber optics sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2014 Paper

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Optical fibre cantilever sensor for biological application

J. Li, Y. Zhou, G. Patterson, W. Shu, R. R. Maier, R. Fowler, D. Hand, W. MacPherson

Proceedings Volume 9157, 91575I (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2059869

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Pathogens, Optical fibers, Polymers, Biosensors, Free space optics, Biosensing, Fabrication, Fiber lasers, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2014 Paper

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Optical fibre sensing in metals by embedment in 3D printed metallic structures

R. R. Maier, D. Havermann, O. Schneller, J. Mathew, D. Polyzos, W. MacPherson, D. Hand

Proceedings Volume 9157, 915707 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064886

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2013 Paper

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Low coherence tandem interferometry for the measurement of differential length sensing at two widely separated locations

Martin Smith, William MacPherson, Robert R. Maier

Proceedings Volume 8924, 89241O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2034272

KEYWORDS: Interferometry, Michelson interferometers, Light sources, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Interferometers, Coherence (optics), Wavelength division multiplexing, Laser sources, Temperature metrology, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2013 Paper

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Focussed ion beam machining of an in-fibre 45-degree mirror for fibre end sensors

J. Li, J. Sun, M. Miliar, J. Ritchie, X. Luo, R. Maier, D. Hand, W. MacPherson

Proceedings Volume 8794, 879404 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2025714

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Surface finishing, Ion beams, Polishing, Optical fibers, Sensors, Reflectivity, Fiber optics sensors, Fabrication, Structured optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2013 Paper

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Embedding metallic jacketed fused silica fibres into stainless steel using additive layer manufacturing technology

Robert R. J. Maier, Dirk Havermann, William MacPherson, Duncan Hand

Proceedings Volume 8794, 87942U (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026076

KEYWORDS: Silica, Nickel, Metals, Laser sintering, Chromium, Additive manufacturing, Coating, Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2013 Paper

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Differential length measurement using low coherence coupled tandem interferometry

Martin Smith, William MacPherson, Robert R. Maier

Proceedings Volume 8774, 87740T (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017591

KEYWORDS: Michelson interferometers, Interferometry, Temperature metrology, Lead, Sensors, Sensing systems, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Light sources, Distance measurement, Optical microcavities

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Proceedings Article | 26 March 2013 Paper

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Picosecond laser ablation of porcine sclera

Wojciech Góra, Eleanor Harvey, Baljean Dhillon, Simon Parson, Robert R. Maier, Duncan Hand, Jonathan Shephard

Proceedings Volume 8567, 856726 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2004828

KEYWORDS: Laser ablation, Sclera, Picosecond phenomena, Scanning electron microscopy, Pulsed laser operation, Tissues, Photomicroscopy, Head, Laser tissue interaction, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2013 Paper

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Flexible delivery of Er:YAG radiation at 2.94 µm with novel hollow-core silica glass fibres: demonstration of tissue ablation

Artur Urich, Robert R. Maier, Jonathan Knight, Fei Yu, Duncan Hand, Jonathan Shephard

Proceedings Volume 8576, 857608 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2002430

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Er:YAG lasers, Silica, Signal attenuation, Laser ablation, Neodymium, Photonics, Glasses, Laser development, Structured optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 7 November 2012 Paper

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Increased sensitivity of long period grating hydrogen sensors through coupling to higher order cladding modes

Richard Carter, Robert R. Maier, Palas Biswas, Somnath Bandyopadhyay, Nandini Basumallick, Benjamin J. Jones, Scott McCulloch, James Barton

Proceedings Volume 8421, 84216I (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.975217

KEYWORDS: Hydrogen, Sensors, Cladding, Palladium, Refractive index, Coating, Absorption, Signal to noise ratio, Fiber optics sensors, Phase matching

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Proceedings Article | 17 October 2012 Paper

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Fabrication of a micro-cantilever sensor on a single mode fibre by picoseconds laser

J. Li, F. Albri, R. R. Maier, W. MacPherson, D. Hand

Proceedings Volume 8421, 84211G (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.975166

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical fibers, Picosecond phenomena, Temperature metrology, Optical alignment, Spectrometers, Temperature sensors, Fiber lasers, Fiber couplers, Biosensing

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2012 Paper

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Micro-machined optical fibre cantilever as sensor elements

J. Li, F. Albri, R. R. Maier, W. MacPherson, D. Hand

Proceedings Volume 8428, 842816 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.922017

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Sensors, Fabrication, Chemical elements, Ion beams, Scanning electron microscopy, Actuators, Surface finishing, Calibration, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2012 Paper

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Fabrication of silica hollow core photonic crystal fibres for Er:YAG surgical applications

Artur Urich, Robert R. Maier, Jonathan Knight, Brian Mangan, Steven Renshaw, Duncan Hand, Jonathan Shephard

Proceedings Volume 8218, 821805 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906171

KEYWORDS: Silica, Er:YAG lasers, Photonic crystal fibers, Surgery, Signal attenuation, Pulsed laser operation, Waveguides, Mid-IR, Endoscopy, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2011 Paper

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Optical characterisation of RF sputter coated palladium thin films for hydrogen sensing

Richard Carter, Peter Morrall, Robert R. Maier, Benjamin J. Jones, Scott McCulloch, James Barton

Proceedings Volume 7753, 77535T (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886057

KEYWORDS: Palladium, Refractive index, Coating, Hydrogen, Thin films, Optical properties, Ellipsometry, Sensors, Aluminum, Photomasks

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2011 Paper

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Towards implementation of hollow core fibres for surgical applications

Artur Urich, Tiina Delmonte, Robert R. Maier, Duncan Hand, Jonathan Shephard

Proceedings Volume 7894, 78940W (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876109

KEYWORDS: Sapphire, Surgery, Polishing, Silica, Laser damage threshold, Optical fibers, Photonics, Er:YAG lasers, Contamination, Photonic crystal fibers

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2009 Paper

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Distributed transverse load sensing in polarisation maintaining fibres using Rayleigh backscatter

Robert R. Maier, William MacPherson, James Barton

Proceedings Volume 7503, 75030C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.835131

KEYWORDS: Phase modulation, Fiber Bragg gratings, Spatial resolution, Backscatter, Polarization, Mirrors, Sensors, Reflectometry, Refractive index, Polarization maintaining fibers

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2009 Paper

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The exploitation of thin film coatings for fibre sensors for the application of chemical sensing

T. Allsop, R. Neal, K. Kalli, E. Davies, S. Rehman, R. R. Maier, J. Barton, J. D. Jones, D. Webb, I. Bennion

Proceedings Volume 7314, 73140F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821112

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Refractive index, Fiber coatings, Germanium, Surface plasmons, Sensors, Gold, Silver, Thin film coatings, Fiber Bragg gratings

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2008 Paper

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Ratiometric interrogation of dynamically strained fiber Bragg gratings

Robert R. Maier, James Barton, Mathias Kuhn

Proceedings Volume 7004, 70040A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.785595

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Optical filters, Electronic filtering, Signal detection, Multiplexing, Interference (communication), Light sources, Analog electronics, Linear filtering

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2008 Paper

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Radial deformation measurement of a cylinder under compression using multicore fibre

Amanda Fender, William MacPherson, Robert R. Maier, James Barton, Julian D. Jones, Kevin Ellis, Claire Leppard, Paul Blackwell, James Miller, Benjamin J. Jones, Scott McCulloch, Xianfeng Chen, Rui Suo, Lin Zhang

Proceedings Volume 7004, 70040G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.785820

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Calibration, Error analysis, Sensor calibration, Photonics, Physical sciences, Photonic integrated circuits, Fiber optics sensors

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

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Two-axis accelerometer based on multicore fibre Bragg gratings

Amanda Fender, William MacPherson, Robert Maier, James Barton, David George, Robert Howden, Graham Smith, Ben Jones, Scott McCulloch, Xianfeng Chen, Rui Suo, Lin Zhang, Ian Bennion

Proceedings Volume 6619, 66190Q (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738411

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Photonics, Photonic integrated circuits, Epoxies, Silica, Spectrum analysis, Waveguides, Bandpass filters, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 4 November 2005 Paper

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Mid-infrared absorption spectroscopy of methane across a 14.4THz spectral range using a broadband femtosecond optical parametric oscillator based on aperiodically poled lithium niobate

Karl Tillman, Derryck Reid, Robert Maier, Edward McNaghten

Proceedings Volume 5989, 59890U (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.630390

KEYWORDS: Optical parametric oscillators, Methane, Absorption, Mirrors, Calibration, Femtosecond phenomena, Absorption spectroscopy, Lithium niobate, Interferometers, FT-IR spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

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Palladium-based hydrogen sensing for monitoring of ageing materials

Robert Maier, J. Barton, Julian Jones, Scott McCulloch, Ben Jones, Gary Burnell

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623407

KEYWORDS: Hydrogen, Sensors, Palladium, Fiber Bragg gratings, Polymers, Optical fibers, Diffusion, Temperature metrology, Sensing systems, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

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Fiber Bragg gratings of type I in SMF-28 and B/Ge fibre and type IIA B/Ge fibre under gamma radiation up to 0.54 MGy

Robert Maier, William MacPherson, James Barton, Julian Jones, Scott McCulloch, Alberto Fernandez-Fernandez, Lin Zhang, Xianfeng Chen

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.624037

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

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Fibre optic broadband interferometry for absolute distance measurements through optically dense media

Peter Harrison, Robert Maier, J. Barton, Julian Jones, Scott McCulloch, Gary Burnell

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623395

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Refractive index, Distance measurement, Photorefractive polymers, Sensors, Fiber optics, Interferometry, Reflection, Fiber optics sensors, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2004 Paper

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Long-term reliability requirements of fiber optic systems for remote sensing applications

Scott McCulloch, Gary Burnell, Tom Boon, Robert Maier, James Barton, Peter Harrison, Euan Rigg, Julian Jones

Proceedings Volume 5465, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546010

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature metrology, Fiber optics, Optical fibers, Environmental sensing, Reliability, Temperature sensors, Radiation effects, Ionizing radiation

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2003 Paper

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Monitoring shape change in compliant structures

Euan Rigg, Robert Maier, James Barton, Andrew Moore, Julian Jones, Scott McCulloch, Andrew Wallwork, Gary Burnell

Proceedings Volume 5050, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484229

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Finite element methods, Aluminum, Optical fibers, Copper, Beryllium, Optical networks, Geometrical optics

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