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Hands-on training course: Fiber optic sensors and specialty optical fibres for applications in industry
Curious to know how fiber optics can be used as sensors in industry? In this full day course, we demonstrate how fiber optic sensors are used in industry, and how custom optical fibers makes a difference.
Fiber optic sensors are used in demanding environments across various industries. In many cases, custom-designed optical fibers—known as specialty optical fibers—are required for specific applications.
Course Content
The goal of this course is to provide a practical demonstration of how fiber optic sensors work and to offer insight into how they can enable new products and industrial applications.
- How do fiber optic sensors work?
- What are the most common sensor types and applications?
- Why does the choice of optical fiber matter?
- Demonstration of common sensors and hands-on experimentation with the systems.
The day includes lectures, Q&A sessions, and lab demonstrations. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of fiber optic sensors and the critical factors to consider when designing a sensor for a specific application.
This training is organized as part of the EU project PhotonHub.
Sign up for the course
The course is held in English, on site at the RISE laboratories in Kista/Stockholm. The course can accommodate a limited number of participants.
Pls register via the 'Registration link' on this page.
Contact us for more information.
Who should attend?
The course is intended for development engineers and business developers who are curious to know how fiber optics can be used in industrial applications.
A basic knowledge of fiber optics is preferred but not necessary.
Related: 2 hour free webinar on fiber optic sensing. This short webinar is a perfect background, but not required to benefit from the full day training.
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Programme
Programme
Preliminary program:
09-9.30, Introduction, short visit to RISE facilities
09.30-10.30: Course: Fiber sensing basics and examples
Design parameters and fabrication of specialty optical fibres. Fiber optic sensing and sensor applications.
Fika / coffee
10.45–11.30: Hands-on in the lab: Optical fibre handling
11.30–12.15: Case study 1: Fiber coating for sensing in harsh environments
Hands on in the lab: Distributed Temperature Sensing in high-voltage environment
12.15-13.30: Lunch
13.30-14.15: Case study 2: Asset monitoring
Hands on in the lab: Strain/shape mapping with FBGs
Fika / coffee
14.30–15.15: Case study 3: Vibration measurements using thin optical fibre cables
Hands on in the Lab: Distributed (phase) Optical Time domain Reflectometry (DAS)
15.30-17.00: Follow-up questions, discussions, and close
