Multiple-wavelength triboluminescent optical fiber sensor
US11486775B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/0003
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for detecting or sensing damage within a target material, as well as related devices. In some embodiments, a damage sensing system including a target material, an optical fiber embedded into the target material, where the optical fiber has an outer surface running the length of the optical fiber, a photosensitive receiver, and a triboluminescent coating coated on the optical fiber.
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