Fiber optic sensors and specialty optical fibers for applications in industry

What to expect

A full-day, hands-on course on fiber optic sensing and specialty optical fibers for industrial applications. It combines lectures, case studies and hands-on laboratory demonstrations covering sensing fundamentals, specialty-fiber design, fiber handling, and fiber sensor applications, e.g. harsh-environment sensing, distributed temperature sensing, FBG-based strain/shape measurements, asset monitoring and DAS/vibration measurements. The focus is on understanding how fiber-optic sensors work, why fiber design matters, and how to select and apply suitable solutions in industry.

Course outcomes

• Understand the basic principles of fiber optic sensing and the most common sensor types.
• Gain practical insight into specialty fiber design and why fiber properties matter for different applications.
• Experience fiber handling and several sensing technologies through hands-on laboratory demonstrations.
• Understand applications including harsh-environment temperature sensing, asset monitoring, FBG-based strain/shape sensing, and distributed vibration sensing (DAS).
• Identify key considerations when designing or selecting fiber optic sensing solutions for industrial applications.

Course audience

Engineers, researchers, technical specialists, and R&D professionals interested in fiber optic sensing, specialty fibers, and practical industrial applications.

Attendee experience

Some previous experience would be desirable but not essential