As one of the most proven fiber optic sensors, novel fiber Bragg gratings are continually investigated to extend their roles in extreme environments. In this paper, a newly found “secondary Bragg grating” (SBG) is proposed. The presence of SBG occurs in the case of the type-IIa Bragg grating inscribed in small active fibers, where an additional resonance appears at the shorter wavelength. The SBG provides a variety of interesting characteristics, such as the dip integration, high temperature resistance and high reflectivity, showing promising potential in high temperature sensing.
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