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Fiber optic magnetic sensors

  • US 4,368,430 A
  • Filed: 08/18/1980
  • Issued: 01/11/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A magnetic sensor, comprising:

  • a first optical fiber, said first optical fiber being arranged as a cantilevered beam, and including a first dipolar magnet mounted on said cantilevered first optical fiber;

    a second optical fiber spaced from said first optical fiber so as to produce a gap between the ends thereof, said second optical fiber being arranged as a cantilevered beam; and

    a second dipolar magnet mounted on said cantilevered second optical fiber such that the optical coupling between said optical fibers varies proportionally to fluctuations of a component of the magnetic field substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axes of said cantilevered beams which causes fluctuating magnetic torque on said magnets.

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