Abstract
An extrinsic optical fibre temperature sensor has been investigated and preliminary results are presented. An active coating is used which consists of a mixture of two phosphor powders. Thermal quenching dominates the luminescent characteristics of one phosphor at temperatures in the range of interest while the other more stable phosphor is used as a reference. Ratios of their emission intensities are calculated and analysed. Preliminary results show a decreasing ratio for increasing temperature. This paper describes initial testing of the coating and its application, as part of a temperature sensor, for monitoring surface temperatures in electromagnetically harsh industrial environments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 364-367 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| Event | Second International Conference on Sensors: IEEE Sensors 2003 - Toronto, Ont., Canada Duration: 22 Oct 2003 → 24 Oct 2003 |
Conference
| Conference | Second International Conference on Sensors: IEEE Sensors 2003 |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Toronto, Ont. |
| Period | 22/10/03 → 24/10/03 |
Keywords
- Luminescent coating
- Microwave environment
- Phosphors
- Temperature