Prof. Stephen F. Collins Profile

Prof. Stephen F. Collins

at Victoria Univ

SPIE Involvement:

Author

Area of Expertise:

Optical fibre sensors

Publications (26)

Proceedings Article | 30 December 2019 Paper

Fabry-Perot interferometric fibre optic temperature sensor with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coating

Fairuza Faiz, Marlene Cran, S. Collins, G. Baxter, Fotios Sidiroglou

Proceedings Volume 11200, 112002V (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2539893

KEYWORDS: Ferroelectric polymers, Sensors, Coating, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Interferometry, Temperature sensors, Optical fibers, Fiber optics, Temperature metrology, Thin films

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2017 Paper

Light-triggered 5-fluorouracil release via UiO-66 coated optical fiber

Marziyeh Nazari, Marta Rubio-Martinez, Fatemeh Nazari, Adel Ayad Younis, Stephen Collins, Mikel Duke, Matthew Hill

Proceedings Volume 10413, 104130F (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2283337

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Chemical fiber sensors, Thin films, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2015 Paper

Application of a fluorescence intensity ratio technique for the intrinsic determination of pH using an optical fiber sensor

Bhadra Thotath, T. Hien Nguyen, Weiwei Zhang, Stephen Wren, Gregory Baxter, Tong Sun, Stephen Collins, Kenneth Grattan

Proceedings Volume 9634, 96344M (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2195314

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Sensors, Light sources, Fiber optics sensors, Polymers, Temperature metrology, Calibration, Bandpass filters, Polymer thin films, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2014 Paper

Selective sensing of alcohols in water influenced by chemically Zeolite coatings on optical fiber sensors

Marziyeh Nazari, Matthew Hill, Mikel Duke, Fotios Sidiroglou, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 9157, 915752 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2059516

KEYWORDS: Zeolites, Optical fibers, Optical coatings, Sensors, Bioalcohols, Water, Fiber optics sensors, Scanning electron microscopy, Adsorption, Chemical fiber sensors

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Proceedings Article | 17 October 2012 Paper

Understanding fiber Bragg gratings at harmonics of the Bragg wavelength through spectra and images

Stephen Collins, Scott Wade, Fotios Sidiroglou, Greg Baxter

Proceedings Volume 8421, 84211Z (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.974804

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Diffraction gratings, Refractive index, Diffraction, Reflectivity, Digital image correlation, Ultraviolet radiation, Telecommunications, Standards development, Structured optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 31 January 2012 Paper

MFI-type zeolite functional liquid phase sensor coated on the optical fiber end-face

Yaoxin Hu, Fotios Sidiroglou, Matthew Hill, Stephen Collins, Mikel Duke

Proceedings Volume 8351, 83512K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915941

KEYWORDS: Zeolites, Sensors, Water, Optical fibers, Bioalcohols, Coating, Refractive index, Liquids, Scanning electron microscopy, Crystals

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Proceedings Article | 31 January 2012 Paper

Periodic array of nanoholes on gold-coated optical fiber end-faces for surface plasmon resonance liquid refractive index sensing

Huy Nguyen, Fotios Sidiroglou, Stephen Collins, Gregory Baxter, Ann Roberts, Timothy Davis

Proceedings Volume 8351, 835128 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915938

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Refractive index, Surface plasmons, Sensors, Gold, Liquids, Reflection, Reflectivity, Finite-difference time-domain method, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2011 Paper

Response of some pi-phase-shifted Bragg gratings to elevated pressure

Harpreet Bal, Nicoleta Dragomir, Fotios Sidiroglou, Scott Wade, Greg Baxter, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 7753, 775389 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886440

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Optical fibers, Refractive index, Phase shift keying, Standards development, Telecommunications, Modulation, Fiber optics sensors, Laser sources, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Temperature independent bend measurement using a pi-phase shifted FBG at twice the Bragg wavelength

Harpreet Bal, Fotios Sidiroglou, Zourab Brodzeli, Scott Wade, Greg Baxter, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 7653, 76530H (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.866398

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Telecommunications, Ultraviolet radiation, Reflectivity, Optical fibers, Fiber lasers, Etching, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Transverse strain sensor based on etched phase-shifted fiber Bragg gratings

Harpreet Bal, Zourab Brodzeli, Fotios Sidiroglou, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 7653, 76530P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.866401

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Etching, Cladding, Wet etching, Temperature metrology, Telecommunications, Fabrication, Refractive index, Ultraviolet radiation

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2009 Paper

Multipoint refractive index sensor for liquids based on optical fiber Bragg-gratings

Harpreet Bal, Fotios Sidiroglou, Stephen Collins, Zourab Brodzeli

Proceedings Volume 7503, 75031U (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.835546

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Refractive index, Fiber Bragg gratings, Head, Liquids, Optical fibers, Fiber optics sensors, Fiber optics, Fiber optics tests, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2009 Paper

Response of fiber Bragg grating transmission dips at twice the Bragg wavelength to transverse strain

Harpreet Bal, Fotios Sidiroglou, Sui Yam, Zourab Brodzeli, Scott Wade, Gregory Baxter, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 7503, 750337 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.837539

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Refractive index, Phase shift keying, Optical design, Modulation, Diffraction, Sensors, Ultraviolet radiation, Diffraction gratings, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2008 Paper

Low cost interrogation technique for a FBG sensor for combined transverse and longitudinal strain measurement

Z. Brodzeli, G. Baxter, S. Collins, J. Canning, M. Stevenson, A. Buryak

Proceedings Volume 7004, 700466 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790240

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Birefringence, Optical fibers, Head, Refractive index, Fiber optics sensors, Optical filters, Optical testing, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2008 Paper

Use of first-order diffraction wavelengths corresponding to dual-grating periodicities in a single fiber Bragg grating for simultaneous temperature and strain measurement

S. Yam, Z. Brodzeli, S. Wade, G. Baxter, S. Collins

Proceedings Volume 7004, 70045Z (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.786906

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Diffraction, Temperature metrology, Reflectivity, Sensors, Multiplexing, Transmittance, Solids, Signal attenuation, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

Comparison of FBG wavelengths in the regions of 2/3 of the Bragg wavelength and the Bragg wavelength by piecewise irradiation of a chirped phase mask

S. Yam, D. Kitcher, G. Baxter, S. Collins

Proceedings Volume 6619, 661910 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738389

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Ultraviolet radiation, Mirrors, Laser irradiation, Reflectivity, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Collimation, Light wave propagation, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

Localized strain measurements using an integration method to process intensity reflection spectra from a chirped FBG

A. Nand, D. Kitcher, S. Wade, R. Jones, G. Baxter, S. Collins

Proceedings Volume 6619, 661911 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738392

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Finite element methods, Reflectivity, Aluminum, Reflection, Telecommunications, Spatial resolution, Epoxies, Erbium

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

Strain-imposed fiber optic laser-based system for wide range temperature measurement applications

Jharna Mandal, Tong Sun, Kenneth Grattan, Andreas Augousti, Scott Wade, Stephen Collins, Gregory Baxter, Bernard Dussardier, Gerard Monnom, Rui Zheng, Nam Ngo

Proceedings Volume 5826, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606166

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Fiber lasers, Laser resonators, Laser applications, Signal to noise ratio, Semiconductor lasers, Reflectivity, Annealing

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

Three parameter measurement using a single fiber Bragg grating inscribed in Er³⁺: Yb³⁺-codoped fiber

C. Rollinson, S. Trpkovski, Scott Wade, N. Dragomir, Gregory Baxter, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623593

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Ytterbium, Erbium, Sensors, Luminescence, Temperature metrology, Ions, Optical fibers, Light sources, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

Temperature profile measurements within a chirped fiber Bragg grating using a Fourier transform technique

Anbhawa Nand, Daniel Kitcher, Scott Wade, Stephen Collins, Gregory Baxter

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.624247

KEYWORDS: Temperature metrology, Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Reflectivity, Fourier transforms, Convection, Refractive index, Infrared cameras, Error analysis, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

Cross-correlation method to obtain temperature profiles from power reflection spectra of a chirped fiber Bragg grating

Daniel Kitcher, Anbhawa Nand, Scott Wade, Gregory Baxter, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.624241

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Reflectivity, Temperature metrology, Optical fibers, Phase measurement, Calibration, Connectors, Sensors, Aluminum, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

Strain and temperature response of transmission dips at 2/3 of the Bragg wavelength in type Iand IIA fiber Bragg gratings

C. Rollinson, Scott Wade, N. Dragomir, Gregory Baxter, Stephen Collins

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623413

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Ultraviolet radiation, Light sources, Refractive index, Calibration, Transmittance, Microscopes, Erbium

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2004 Paper

Er:Yb doped fiber with embedded FBG for simultaneous point measurement of temperature and strain

Steven Trpkovski, Scott Wade, Stephen Collins, Gregory Baxter

Proceedings Volume 5502, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.566524

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Luminescence, Temperature metrology, Ytterbium, Calibration, Sensor performance, Light sources, Fiber optics sensors, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 2001 Paper

Optimizing the performance of optical temperature sensors

Cristina Vegara, Scott Wade, Thinh Nguyen, Peter Farrell, Stephen Collins, Greg Baxter

Proceedings Volume 4235, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.420869

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Ytterbium, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Silica, Ions, Optical fibers, Temperature sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Neodymium

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2000 Paper

Strain independence of the fluorescence intensity ratio temperature sensing technique in neodymium-doped optical fiber

Scott Wade, Cristina Vegara, Stephen Collins, Greg Baxter, Kenneth Grattan

Proceedings Volume 4074, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.397886

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Optical fibers, Ions, Fiber optics sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature sensors, Electrical engineering, Thermography

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