Sensors
Vero Photonics equips the fiber optic sensor industry with top-tier preparation tools, fusion splicers, and glass processing equipment. Our products and services are vital for the manufacturing and development of advanced fiber optic sensors. Sensor manufacturers globally depend on Vero for consistent quality and superior performance.
Fiber optic technology has transformed the sensor industry by offering highly accurate and sensitive methods to detect environmental changes, physical properties, or chemical compositions. Its immunity to electromagnetic interference, real-time monitoring capabilities, and resilience in harsh environments make it a preferred choice for a variety of sensing applications.
- Temperature Sensing: Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) are used for precise temperature measurements. Temperature variations alter the refractive index and physical length of the grating, causing shifts in the reflected Bragg wavelength.
- Strain Measurement: FBG sensors are also adept at measuring mechanical strain. In civil engineering, they are used to monitor the structural integrity of bridges, buildings, and dams, providing early warnings of stress or potential structural failures.
- Pressure Sensing: Fiber optic pressure sensors, especially useful in oil and gas wells, endure high temperatures and corrosive environments, offering real-time insights into reservoir dynamics and aiding in optimizing extraction processes.
- Chemical Detection: Evanescent wave fiber optic sensors can identify specific chemicals by absorbing particular light wavelengths. These sensors are crucial for environmental monitoring and pollution control.
- Refractive Index Sensing: By sensing changes in the refractive index of their surroundings, fiber optic sensors are applied in diverse fields, from bio-sensing for molecule detection to process monitoring in various industries.
- Vibration and Acoustic Sensing: Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) uses light backscatter from a pulse to detect vibrations along a fiber’s length. This technology is invaluable for perimeter security, pipeline monitoring, and seismic activity detection.
In each of these applications, fiber optic technology’s unique attributes, like sensitivity, real-time response, and durability in challenging environments, make it the optimal choice for advanced sensing solutions.