title: Acoustic desensitization of single-mode fibers utilizing nickel coatings.
abstract: The pressure sensitivity of the phase of light propagating in a single-mode fiber coated with a thin nickel jacket is determined both analytically and experimentally. The measured acoustic response of the fiber is found to be 1 order of magnitude lower than that of the bare fiber, in agreement with analytical predictions. The technique thus appears to be a promising way for desensitizing optical-fiber leads for use with fiber-optic sensors.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lagakos
authors.forename: I J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Bush
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bucaro
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Skogen
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Hocker