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Wavelength dependent optical force sensing

US8879067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2011
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P15/093
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Sensors operate by resolving changes in orientation of a wavelength dependent structure with respect to a reference direction determined by an incident light beam, resulting in very high sensitivity and dynamic range. Said sensors are wavelength encoded, can be multiplexed in a single light path such as an optical fiber, yet are decoupled mechanically from the fiber, resulting in high stability.

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