Application of whispering gallery mode resonators in the development of smart materials

T. Ioppolo, U. K. Ayaz, M. V. Otugen, N. Gupta

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Abstract

Microsphere optical resonators have been used as molecular/biological sensors and, most recently, as mechanical sensors for measurement of stress, strain, temperature and hydrostatic pressure. In this paper, the whispering gallery mode (WGM) optical principle exploited in these microsphere sensors will be described and an overview of the mechanical sensing applications will be provided. These sensors can become an integral part of particle and fiber reinforced composites. They can be embedded on the surface or inside various composite materials and provide information on the stress, strain, temperature and variety of other parameters. Applications of such sensors for the structural health monitoring of composite materials are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Society for Composites - 22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites
Subtitle of host publicationEnabling a New Era in Civil Aviation
Pages2013-2027
Number of pages15
StatePublished - 2007
Event22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites: Enabling a New Era in Civil Aviation - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: Sep 17 2007Sep 19 2007

Publication series

NameAmerican Society for Composites - 22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites: Enabling a New Era in Civil Aviation
Volume3

Other

Other22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites: Enabling a New Era in Civil Aviation
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period9/17/079/19/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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