Jul 12, 2010

Fabricating a Multifunctional Fiber

Fibers that carry light and sense pressure could be used for medical imaging and structural monitoring. Researchers have developed optical fibers that not only carry and modulate light, but also generate and sense pressure changes. The multifunctional fibers could be used to make various types of sensors. The fibers can also be squeezed in a way that modulates an optical signal, making them promising for "smart" textiles.

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