Self-Compensating Structural Design for Fiber Optic X-Ray Sensors: A Solution to Bending Loss

  • Haojie Yang
  • , Xinyu Dai
  • , Dongsheng Hu
  • , Chuanqi Chen
  • , Yong Feng
  • , Bo He
  • , Elfed Lewis
  • , Tao Gen
  • , Weimin Sun

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Abstract

The fiber optic X-ray sensor is an intensity-modulated fiber sensor suitable for precise radiotherapy. In practical applications, bending and twisting of the fiber probe may occur due to placement requirements, leading to signal light intensity attenuation. To address this issue, this paper proposes a compensation structure that utilizes inorganic scintillation materials' response to ultraviolet light. By coupling a UV LED light source to excite the scintillator on the transmission fiber and detecting the returned fluorescence intensity, the bending loss in the fiber can be determined. A compensation algorithm based on the ratio of fluorescence loss can calculate bending loss and perform radiation dose compensation, thereby improving the accuracy of dose measurements. Compared to other compensation measures, this self-compensating device has a simple structure and can achieve intensity self-compensation without increasing the volume of the fiber probe, providing convenience for effective radiation detection within patients.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Academic International Symposium on Optoelectronics and Microelectronics Technology, AISOMT 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages226-232
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9798331542283
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE Academic International Symposium on Optoelectronics and Microelectronics Technology, AISOMT 2024 - Harbin, China
Duration: 21 Nov 202422 Nov 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE Academic International Symposium on Optoelectronics and Microelectronics Technology, AISOMT 2024

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Academic International Symposium on Optoelectronics and Microelectronics Technology, AISOMT 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin
Period21/11/2422/11/24

Keywords

  • Bending loss
  • Intensity compensation
  • Optical fiber radiation sensor
  • Scintillator

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