A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer
We have fabricated and tested, to the best of our knowledge, the first fluidic birefringent sensor (FBS) for the concentration measurements of chemical solutions in a homodyne interferometer. The performance of KTP (potassium titanyl phosphate)-based FBS has been experimentally evaluated for success...
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| description | We have fabricated and tested, to the best of our knowledge, the first fluidic birefringent sensor (FBS) for the concentration measurements of chemical solutions in a homodyne interferometer. The performance of KTP (potassium titanyl phosphate)-based FBS has been experimentally evaluated for successful concentration measurements in salt and hydrochloric acid solutions. The measurement resolution is 0.0088 wt. % in the concentration range of 2.5 wt. % for hydrochloric acid solution. According to the experimental results, the chemical resistance property gives the KTP sensor the potential to be used in harsh environments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eae47788851b4f45997cadaf1440053f2022-12-21T17:49:41ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172016-10-0161131810.3390/app6110318app6110318A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne InterferometerRuey-Ching Twu0Guan-Min Chen1Jheng-Yu Chen2Nian-Yang Yan3Department of Electro-Optical Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, TaiwanDepartment of Electro-Optical Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, TaiwanDepartment of Electro-Optical Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, TaiwanDepartment of Electro-Optical Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, TaiwanWe have fabricated and tested, to the best of our knowledge, the first fluidic birefringent sensor (FBS) for the concentration measurements of chemical solutions in a homodyne interferometer. The performance of KTP (potassium titanyl phosphate)-based FBS has been experimentally evaluated for successful concentration measurements in salt and hydrochloric acid solutions. The measurement resolution is 0.0088 wt. % in the concentration range of 2.5 wt. % for hydrochloric acid solution. According to the experimental results, the chemical resistance property gives the KTP sensor the potential to be used in harsh environments.http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/6/11/318optical instrumentsbirefringent sensorsphase measurementhomodyne interferometer |
| spellingShingle | Ruey-Ching Twu Guan-Min Chen Jheng-Yu Chen Nian-Yang Yan A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer Applied Sciences optical instruments birefringent sensors phase measurement homodyne interferometer |
| title | A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer |
| title_full | A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer |
| title_fullStr | A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer |
| title_short | A Fluidic Birefringent Sensor for Concentration Measurements of Chemical Solutions in Homodyne Interferometer |
| title_sort | fluidic birefringent sensor for concentration measurements of chemical solutions in homodyne interferometer |
| topic | optical instruments birefringent sensors phase measurement homodyne interferometer |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/6/11/318 |
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