Theoretical Analysis of an Optical Accelerometer Based on Resonant Optical Tunneling Effect

Acceleration is a significant parameter for monitoring the status of a given objects. This paper presents a novel linear acceleration sensor that functions via a unique physical mechanism, the resonant optical tunneling effect (ROTE). The accelerometer consists of a fixed frame, two elastic cantilev...

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Main Authors: Aoqun Jian, Chongguang Wei, Lifang Guo, Jie Hu, Jun Tang, Jun Liu, Xuming Zhang, Shengbo Sang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/2/389