Magnetic feld sensing plays an important role in many felds of scientifc research and engineering applications.Benefting from the advantages of optical fbers,the optical fber-based magnetic feld sensors demonstrate ch...Magnetic feld sensing plays an important role in many felds of scientifc research and engineering applications.Benefting from the advantages of optical fbers,the optical fber-based magnetic feld sensors demonstrate characteristics of light weight,small size,remote controllability,reliable security,and wide dynamic ranges.This paper provides an overview of the basic principles,development,and applications of optical fber magnetic feld sensors.The sensing mechanisms of fber grating,interferometric and evanescent feld fber are discussed in detail.Magnetic fuid materials,magneto-strictive materials,and magneto-optical materials used in optical fber sensing systems are also introduced.The applications of optical fber magnetic feld sensors as current sensors,geomagnetic monitoring,and quasi-distributed magnetic sensors are presented.In addition,challenges and future development directions are analyzed.展开更多
基金supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(No.162301212322)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62005255).
文摘Magnetic feld sensing plays an important role in many felds of scientifc research and engineering applications.Benefting from the advantages of optical fbers,the optical fber-based magnetic feld sensors demonstrate characteristics of light weight,small size,remote controllability,reliable security,and wide dynamic ranges.This paper provides an overview of the basic principles,development,and applications of optical fber magnetic feld sensors.The sensing mechanisms of fber grating,interferometric and evanescent feld fber are discussed in detail.Magnetic fuid materials,magneto-strictive materials,and magneto-optical materials used in optical fber sensing systems are also introduced.The applications of optical fber magnetic feld sensors as current sensors,geomagnetic monitoring,and quasi-distributed magnetic sensors are presented.In addition,challenges and future development directions are analyzed.