Fiber-Optic Chemical Sensor

Authors

John D. Gordon, Brigham Young University
Dr. Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fiber-optic chemical sensor, volatile organic compounds, VOCs

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) are valuable throughout many industrial and academic settings. These chemicals, however, often raise environmental and health related concerns. For example, chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC’s) are often used as cleaning solvents but have significant ozone depleting potential. In addition, many CHC’s are known human carcinogens, requiring restrictions to their use.

Recommended Citation

Gordon, John D. and Schultz, Dr. Stephen (2013) "Fiber-Optic Chemical Sensor," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1900.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1900