Seismic activity plays a crucial role in understanding Earth's geological processes, from monitoring natural hazards to ...

While Quantum Fiber boasts one of the largest fiber-optic networks in the US, its coverage is limited to just a handful of cities. While Quantum Fiber plans and pricing may vary depending on where ...

The RBOB-HAUV for amphibious drones and hybrid airborne and underwater applications is the latest addition to the range of airborne (UAV), land-based (UGV) and underwater (UUV) spools already offered ...

Scientists are transforming fiber optic networks into seismic sensors to enhance earthquake detection and alerts.

Abstract: This study presents a novel wearable solution integrating Polymer Optical Fiber (POF) sensors into a knee sleeve to monitor knee flexion/extension (F/E) patterns during walking. POF sensors ...

Optical fibers, core components of global communication infrastructure, are capable of transmitting data over long distances with minimal loss through principles like total internal reflection. This ...

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Abstract: This article presents a portable optical fiber sensor (OFS) design for continuous liquid level measurement, fabricated using two pieces of bare polymer optical fibers (POFs). The proposed ...

This method has some drawbacks and utilities are now considering the application of fiber optic temperature sensors for this critical function. Assessing winding temperature from directly measured top ...

More information: Jun Hyun Park et al, 2D MoS 2 Helical Liquid Crystalline Fibers for Multifunctional Wearable Sensors, Advanced Fiber Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s42765-024-00450-4 ...

This study presents a breakthrough in distributed temperature sensing with plastic optical fibers, achieving high spatial resolution for practical applications.