The Texas A&M University System

James Gardner

Henry F Taylor

Chung E Lee

Robert A Atkins

William N Gibler

Victor P Swenson

Matthew O Spears

Robert X Perez

Ta-Wei Kao

A fiber optic fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer diaphragm sensor and method of measurement is provided. A fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer diaphragm sensor (,) includes a base (,) and a diaphragm (,) with an optic fiber (,) coupled under tension between the base (,) and the diaphragm (,). A fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer element (,) is contained within the optic fiber (,) and operates to sense movement of the diaphragm (,). In a particular embodiment, the diaphragm (,) moves in response to a pressure (P) applied to the diaphragm (,). In another embodiment, a proof mass (,) is coupled to the diaphragm (,) such that the diaphragm (,) moves in response to an acceleration (A). In yet another embodiment, a magnetic body (,) is coupled to the diaphragm (,) such that the diaphragm (,) moves in response to a magnetic field (M).

Fiber optic fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer diaphragm sensor and method of measurement

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Bryan, TX, United States of America

James Gardner