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The application of optical fiber sensors in advanced fiber reinforced composites. Part 2: Cure monitoring

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Part of the book series: Optoelectronics, Imaging and Sensing Series ((OISS,volume 3))

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Optical-fiber-based cure monitoring in composites or resin systems used in the production of composites can be classified into qualitative or quantitative techniques. In the qualitative approach, correlation is sought between a specified property of the resin as a function of processing time and conditions. For example, the change in the refractive index of the resin system as a function of cure.

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Crosby, P.A., Fernando, G.F. (1999). The application of optical fiber sensors in advanced fiber reinforced composites. Part 2: Cure monitoring. In: Grattan, K.T.V., Meggitt, B.T. (eds) Optical Fiber Sensor Technology. Optoelectronics, Imaging and Sensing Series, vol 3. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6077-4_3

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