Abstract

A novel setup for a Double-Taper Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (DTMZI) is presented to measure axial strain and torsion. An epoxy section is added between the two tapers as a fixture to ensure torsion sensing. The modal filtering effect of the epoxy upon the interferometry response is experimentally verified. The transmission spectrum of DTMZI under strain and torsion is modelled and further analyzed through the differential accumulated phase between the beating modes.The experimental spectral observation confirms our estimate. The relationships between the spectral shifts in wavelength and applied displacements are obtained. The sensor shows a very high sensitivity against the applied strain and twists.

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