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We have developed this library of resources to provide access to the tremendous amount of content that we have developed over the years. It includes product-specific literature, application-based technical resources, and media presentations of our unique technologies.

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Application Notes

Title
Product Area
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
ODiSI Temperature Profiling System
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Link
ODiSI Temperature Profiling System Overview
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
  • Polarization
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
Tire Rubber Calendering
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Application not describing use of terahertz (THz) gauging in the the manufacturing of high-performane tires.
Link
LUNA TeraMetrix Application Notes Tire Calendering- Long Version-v2-FINAL.pdf
Updated Optical Fiber Sensors Guide
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Updated_Optical_Fiber_Sensors_Guide_130529.pdf
Using HD-FOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition temperature mapping for characterizing heat exchangers
Link
Executive Summary - HDFOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers
Link
HDFOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers Case Study
Using HD-FOS for Defect Detection in Wind Turbine Blades During Fabrication and Testing
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition fiber optic sensing for detecting defects in wind turbine blades.
Link
Executive Summary - HDFOS for Wind Turbines
Link
HDFOS for Wind Turbines Case Study
Using the Optical Vector Analyzer for Component Evaluation in a Production Environment
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Steps for setting up the OVA for production line component characterization
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1309_OVA_Component_Evaluation_v3.pdf
Using the OVA’s Compression Option to Narrow Impulse Responses Broadened by Dispersion
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
An explanation of the OVA’s pulse compression feature and its use, including an overview of dispersion. Use of the pulse compression feature is demonstrated for two devices with highly different levels of dispersion.
Link
PulseCompression_OVA_EN-FY1501.pdf
What is Polarization?
  • Polarization
Link
What-is-polarization.pdf
Why Coherent Detection Systems May Fail at Compensating for Polarization Mode Dispersion
  • Polarization
  • Optical Test
Link
White-Paper-Coherent-Detection-Systems-PMD-Compensation.pdf
XPCD Charge Dissipating Coating
Link
XPCD Charge Dissipating Coating

On Demand Webinars

Title
Product Area
Webinar Slides: Using the Luna ODiSI: How HD Strain and Temperature Data Improves Testing and Process Monitoring
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Link
Using the Luna ODiSI.pdf

Case Study

Title
Product Area
Case Study - Akron Spillway Dam
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Akron Dam
Link
Akron Dam Case Study
Case Study - Arsenal Bridge
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Arsenal Bridge Case Study
Link
Case Study - Arsenal Bridge
Case Study - Chulitna River Bridge
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Chulitna River Bridge
Link
Chulitna River Bridge Case Study
Case Study - Hong Kong Rail
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Hong Kong Rail
Link
Hong Kong Rail Case Study
Case Study - Hull Stress Monitoring System
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Hull Stress Monitoring
Link
Hull Stress Monitoring Case Study
Case Study - Mount Rushmore Rock Block Monitoring
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Mount Rushmore RBMS
Link
Mount Rushmore RBMS Case Study
Case Study - Roadway Monitoring
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - Roadway Monitoring
Link
Roadway Monitoring Case Study
Case Study - Sblade Wind Turbine Monitoring
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Executive Summary - SBlade Case Study
Link
SBlade Case Study
Using HD-FOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition temperature mapping for characterizing heat exchangers
Link
Executive Summary - HDFOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers
Link
HDFOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers Case Study
Using HD-FOS for Defect Detection in Wind Turbine Blades During Fabrication and Testing
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition fiber optic sensing for detecting defects in wind turbine blades.
Link
Executive Summary - HDFOS for Wind Turbines
Link
HDFOS for Wind Turbines Case Study
Wire Break Monitoring on the Roosevelt Bridge
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Short Summary
Given the number of residents that rely on the Roosevelt Bridge to transit the area, it is imperative that the bridge have an accurate and reliable structural health monitoring system to detect and prevent any failures or avoidable delays. To achieve this, Luna worked with Structural Monitoring Solutions (SMS), to integrate it’s innovative fiber optic sensing technology and deliver a rapidly deployable acoustic emission monitoring solution for detecting wirebreaks in critical areas.
Link
Luna_SMS_FDOT_Case Study.pdf

Videos

Title
Product Area
3D Strain Visualization: Carbon Fiber Beam using ODiSI B
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Using Luna’s ODiSI B system, real time strain measurements are acquired along a single telecom-grade optical fiber that is both surface bonded and embedded in a carbon fiber composite panel. Mapping Luna’s high resolution strain data onto a 3D model demonstrates the ability to use Luna’s high resolution data for 3D visualization and FEA model comparison.
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-ZVWUx8gBo&feature=youtu.be
3D Temperature Visualization: Pressure Canister using ODiSI B
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Using Luna’s ODiSI B system, real time temperature measurements are acquired along an optical fiber that is helically wrapped around the canister. Mapping this high resolution temperature data onto a 3D model demonstrates the ability to use Luna’s high resolution data for 3D visualization and FEA model comparison.
Link
https://youtu.be/7aCN_bEqJn4
Bonding Fiber Sensors to a Test Article
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Step by step procedure for how to bond fiber (HD-FOS sensors) to a test article surface.
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW9U98N7xh4
Demonstration of an ODiSI on a Cantilever Beam
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
A small cantilevered beam demonstration shows strain correlation between a tradition foil gage to a fiber optic sensor. Excellent correlation is shown between the two foil gages and the fiber, however the fiber is able to show the full strain profile of the beam.
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWKBBssuwug
How to Perform the Touch to Locate Process with ODiSI
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Step by step procedure for how to do touch-to-locate on a test article using the ODiSI B system.
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz1I3om9NGA
Introduction to OVA 5000 Component Analyzer
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Overview and capabilities of the OVA 5000 system
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLceHGGEvvg