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Application Notes

Title
Product Area
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Measuring Strain Across Welds
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
While traditional strain gages adhered to welds will average the strain across the gage area, HD-FOS sensing allows measurement of the strain profile across a weld with a very high spatial resolution. This engineering note demonstrates measurement of strain across the welding joints of a motorcycle handle bar instrumented with a fiber optic sensor.
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1319_DFOS_StrainAcrossWelds_v3.pdf
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Measuring Strain with PEEK-Buffered Fiber Optic Sensor
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Discusses strain measurements obtained from PEEK fiber compared to polyimide fiber, when bonded onto a fiberglass coupon and loaded in tension.
Link
EN_TD_EN-FY1322_PEEK_Coated_LBL_Strain_v1.pdf
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Measuring Temperature on a Printed Circuit Board
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Demonstrates distributed temperature measurements to identify points of failure on a printed circuit board
Link
LT-TD_EN-FY1326_PCBTemperature_v3.pdf
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Strain Measurements on Powder Coated Metal
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Powder coating is a method for electrostatically binding dry powder onto surfaces. While providing better protection for surfaces, this tough finish makes it difficult and time consuming to sand off when preparing the surface for strain sensor bonding. This engineering note shows that fiber optic sensors give accurate strain measurements even when bonded directly onto well adhered powder coated surface
Link
LT_TD_EN_FY1320_PowderCoatStrain_v1-3.pdf
Distributed fibre-optic temperature and strain measurement with extremely high spatial resolution.
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Scanning the Rayleigh scattering along a length of optical fibre enables a distributed sensor system where every point along the fibre acts as a sensor. This novel method allows quasi-continuous measurement of temperature and strain profiles over distances of up to 50 m with millimeter spatial resolution.
Link
photonik_intl_2012_010.pdf
Distributed Polarization X-Talk Measurement for the Production of Polarization-Maintaining Fiber Coils
  • Polarization
  • Optical Test
Link
Distributed-Polarization-X-Talk-Measurement-for-production-of-Polarization-Maintaining-Fiber-Coils.pdf
Effects of Defects
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Aerospace Testing International article reviews how fiber optic strain sensing technology can detect defects during manufacture and fatigue cycling of composite structures.
Link
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/4d6a21e6#/4d6a21e6/64
ENLIGHT Software Overview
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
ENLIGHT.pdf
Ensuring a Strong Thermoplastic Weld through Embedded Sensors
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Brief overview of using embedded high-definition fiber optic sensors to monitor and improve welding in real time.
Link
LW_1P_0103_Ensuring a Strong Thermoplastic Weld through Embedded Sensors.pdf
Ensuring Performance from 3D Printed Parts through Embedded Sensors
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Brief overview of embedded sensors into 3D printed parts during printing for characterizing builds and enabling smart parts for in-service condition assessment.
Link
Ensuring Performance of 3D Printed Parts
FAQs: Delay Lines (MDL/VDL, ODG)
  • Optical Modules
Link
FAQ-delay lines.pdf
FAQs: Depolarizers 
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-depolarizer.pdf
FAQs: Dynamic Polarization Controllers 
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-polarization controller.pdf
FAQs: ER Measurement 
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-ER measurement.pdf
FAQs: Fiber Coils 
  • Optical Modules
Link
FAQ-coils.pdf
FAQS: Other Products
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-other.pdf
FAQs: Phase Shifters
  • Optical Modules
Link
FAQ-phase shifters.pdf
FAQs: Polarimeters
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-polarimeter.pdf
FAQs: Polarization Scramblers
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-polarization scramblers.pdf
FAQs: Polarization Stabilizers
  • Polarization
Link
FAQ-polarization stabilizers.pdf
Faraday Rotator Mirror
  • Polarization
Link
Faraday-Rotator-Mirror.pdf
FPS-001 Application Note
  • Optical Modules
Link
Phase-Shifter-Application-Note-06-15.pdf
FPS-001 Application Note
  • Optical Modules
Link
Phase-Shifter-Application-Note-06-15.pdf
High Density Fiber Optic Sensing (HD-FOS) in Composites
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Application note describing methods and details of embedding fiber sensors into composite parts.
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1601_Embedding-Fiber-in-Composites.pdf
High Resolution Thermal Profiling using ODiSI and HD-FOS
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Brief overview of using HD-FOS and ODiSI for easier and improved methods for high-resolution thermal profiling for furnaces.
Link
High-Resolution Thermal Profiling usign ODiSI Technology
In-situ Stress Rock Fracture Sensing with HD-FOS
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
HD-FOS technology is enabling measurement of micro fracture formation in underground rock. The in-situ stress in the rock can be calculated from this data, providing valuable information for the oil & gas, geothermal, and geotechnical industries.
Link
Whitepaper_LUNA_2016-10-10_InsituStressSensing.pdf
In-Vehicle Strain Monitoring for Control Arms in Dynamic Loading
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Link
In-Vehicle Strain Monitoring of Control Arms
Measuring Liquid Level Using Fiber Optic Sensing
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Using HD-FOS sensors to measure liquid level change when there is a temperature difference between liquid and air.
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1318_MsrGasolineHeight_Rev3.pdf
Measuring the Polarization Rotation Angle of a Faraday Rotator Mirror with the Optical Vector Analyzer
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Faraday Rotator Mirrors (FRMs) are commonly used as a component in isolators and are especially useful in fiber optic interferometers. This application note details how Luna’s Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA) can be used to easily deduce the error in the FRM polarization state rotation angle.
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1401_Measuring-FRM-Polarization-Rotation-Angle-with-the-OVA-rev4.pdf
OBR 4600: An Indispensable Development Tool for Silicon Photonics Research
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Application brief highlighting use of OBR in seeing details inside silicon photonics integrated circuits.
Link
Luna_OBR4600_SiliconPhotonics_OnePager_final.pdf
OBR 4600: Identifying Faults in Aircraft Fiber Optic Networks
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Application brief highlighting use of OBR in diagnostic and troubleshooting for onboard aircraft fiber optic networks.
Link
Luna_OBR4600_Networks_OnePager_final.pdf
On-Line Measurements for Medical Tubing
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Application not describing use of terahertz (THz) gauging in the manufacturing and quality control of medical tubing.
Link
LUNA-TeraMetrix_MedicalTubing_ApplicationNote_v2.pdf
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Technologies and Products
  • Polarization
Link
Optical-Coherence-Tomography-Products-from-General-Photonics.pdf
OVA 5000: The Standard for Optical Component R&D
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Application brief highlighting use of OBR in high-resolution analysis of passive photonic components.
Link
Luna_OVA5000_StandardTest_OnePager_final.pdf
PolaRITE II/III Polarization Controllers/Scramblers
  • Polarization
Link
PolaRITE-IIIII-Polarization-ControllersScramblers.pdf
PolaRITE Polarization Controllers
  • Polarization
Link
PolaRITE-Polarization-Controllers.pdf
Polarization Crosstalk in PM Fiber
  • Polarization
Link
Polarization-Crosstalk-in-PM-Fiber.pdf
Polarization Instruments for Testing Coherent Detection Systems
  • Optical Test
  • Polarization
Short Summary
Summary of polarization impairment emulation and measurement instruments for testing 400/800G coherent systems.
Link
Polarization Instruments for Testing Coherent Detection Systems
Polarization Optimized PMD Source Application
  • Polarization
Link
Polarization-Optimized-PMD-Source-Application.pdf
Polarization Related Tests for Coherent Detection Systems
  • Polarization
  • Optical Test
Link
Polarization-Related-Tests-for-Coherent-Detection.pdf
Protective Barrier Coatings for Added Corrosion Control
Link
#LL04_ Protective Coatings app note.pdf
Scrambling to Minimize Polarization Related Impairments
  • Polarization
Link
Scrambling-to-Minimize-Polarization-Related-Impairments.pdf
Silicon Photonics and PIC Testing - Overview
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Summary of OFDR-based measurement systems for fast and accurate test and characterization of silicon photonics and PICs (photonic integrated devices).
Link
Silicon Photonics and PIC Testing
Skew and Strain Measurements Using the Optical Backscatter Reflectometer to Support TIA FOTP 455038
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Step-by-step procedure to guide user in determining skew and strain using the OBR system.
Link
LT_TD-EN-FY1315_Skew-and-Strain-measurements-using-OBR-v5.pdf
Structural Health Monitoring: Angling for the Air
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
CompositesWorld article describing how Luna's HD-FOS technology is on a glide path to implementation on in-service aircraft
Link
http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/structural-health-monitoring-angling-for-the-air
T-Ray 5000 System Overview
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Overview of T-Ray 5000 system, capabiltiies and components.
Link
TRay5000_System_OverviewTCU-Sensors-1-Sheet-v4-FINAL.pdf
Take the Worry Out of Lightweighting
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
The ODiSI 6000 Series HD-FOS Accelerates Design and Testing with Sub-Millimeter Resolution Strain and Temperature Measurements.
Link
Lightweighting_OnePager_10.2018.pdf
Techniques for Measuring the PDL of Optical Systems or Components _ https://lunainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PDL-Measurement-Note-6-5-2020.pdf
  • Polarization
  • Optical Test
Link
PDL-Measurement-Note-6-5-2020.pdf
Terahertz Gauging for Process Control
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Highlights use of non-contact, non-nuclear, multi-layer, single sensor measurement solutions for the manufacturing of plastics and foams.
Link
Process_Control_Application_Sheet.pdf
Terahertz Overview
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Terahertz 101 (Tearhertz Overview)
Link
TeraMetrix-Terahertz_Overview-1-Sheet-v9-FINAL.pdf