# \#wiki-fbg-tech

**URL:** https://forum.ofscn.net/tag/wiki-fbg-tech/12.md

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## [What is "production lead time for packaging"?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-the-production-lead-time-for-packaging/2655)

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**Author:** [@VoidWalker](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/VoidWalker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-the-production-lead-time-for-packaging/2655 "2026-08-26T14:47:32Z")

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How long does it take to make a specially packaged sensor?

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## [What is the "thermo-optic effect"?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/topic/1555)

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**Author:** [@VoidWalker](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/VoidWalker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/topic/1555 "2026-04-06T13:19:33Z")

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Why does the refractive index of a material change with temperature? Is this the fundamental reason for using gratings for temperature measurement?

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## [什么是“反射光谱”？](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/topic/1350)

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**Author:** [@VoidWalker](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/VoidWalker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/topic/1350 "2026-03-31T12:41:32Z")

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为什么在屏幕上看到的是一个尖尖的峰，而不是一条直线？

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## [What is a "Picometer" (pm)?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-a-picometer-pm/1336)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-a-picometer-pm/1336 "2026-03-31T12:28:14Z")

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How many picometers correspond to a change of 1℃? Exactly how small is this unit—is it visible to the naked eye?

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## [什么是布拉格波长（Bragg Wavelength）公式？](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/bragg-wavelength/672)

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**Author:** [@kelvinchen](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/kelvinchen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/bragg-wavelength/672 "2026-03-02T08:30:35Z")

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请给出基本的物理公式，并解释公式中各个参数的物理意义。@OFSCN\_CN\_PS\_Engineer

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## [Fiber Coating Hardness](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/fiber-coating-hardness/451)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/fiber-coating-hardness/451 "2026-01-25T02:56:26Z")

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How do hard versus soft coatings differently affect strain transfer efficiency?

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## [Minimum Tensile Bending Radius](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/minimum-tensile-bending-radius/438)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/minimum-tensile-bending-radius/438 "2026-01-25T02:50:19Z")

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How does the bending radius under tension differ from the static bending radius during installation?

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## [Fiber Ellipticity](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/fiber-ellipticity/435)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/fiber-ellipticity/435 "2026-01-25T02:48:28Z")

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How does non-circularity of the cladding or core affect connection and sensing?

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## [Thin-Diameter Fibers](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/thin-diameter-fibers/434)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/thin-diameter-fibers/434 "2026-01-25T02:48:08Z")

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What are the advantages of 80μm or even 50μm cladding fibers in miniature sensors?

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## [Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/polarization-mode-dispersion-pmd/428)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/polarization-mode-dispersion-pmd/428 "2026-01-25T02:45:43Z")

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What negative impacts does it have on ultra-high frequency dynamic sensing?

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## [Reflection Bandwidth of an FBG](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/reflection-bandwidth-of-an-fbg/420)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/reflection-bandwidth-of-an-fbg/420 "2026-01-25T02:43:36Z")

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Why does the bandwidth of a grating inscribed on specialty fiber differ from one on standard fiber?

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## [What are “Hydrogen Loading” and “Dehydrogenation” Treatments?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-are-hydrogen-loading-and-dehydrogenation-treatments/404)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-are-hydrogen-loading-and-dehydrogenation-treatments/404 "2026-01-25T02:35:53Z")

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How do these processes affect the photosensitivity and stability of the fiber before and after grating inscription?

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## [What is the Fiber “Hydrogen Darkening” Phenomenon?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-the-fiber-hydrogen-darkening-phenomenon/403)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-the-fiber-hydrogen-darkening-phenomenon/403 "2026-01-25T02:35:33Z")

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How much attenuation do hydrogen molecules cause in the 1383nm and 1550nm bands after entering the core?

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## [What is Return Loss (RL)?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-return-loss-rl/397)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-return-loss-rl/397 "2026-01-25T02:32:07Z")

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Why is high return loss crucial for eliminating system background noise and improving demodulation accuracy?

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## [What is the difference between APC and PC Polishing Methods?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-the-difference-between-apc-and-pc-polishing-methods/396)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-the-difference-between-apc-and-pc-polishing-methods/396 "2026-01-25T02:31:43Z")

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Why are APC (8-degree angle) connectors typically mandatory in FBG sensing systems?

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## [Packaging-Induced Stress Birefringence in FBGs](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/packaging-induced-stress-birefringence-in-fbgs/369)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/packaging-induced-stress-birefringence-in-fbgs/369 "2026-01-23T01:53:51Z")

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Can uneven packaging cause the spectrum to split into two peaks? How is this resolved?

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## [Elastic Modulus (E) of Packaging Materials](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/elastic-modulus-e-of-packaging-materials/367)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/elastic-modulus-e-of-packaging-materials/367 "2026-01-23T01:52:37Z")

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Why does choosing materials with a high elastic modulus help improve strain transfer efficiency?

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## [Self-Compensating Packaging Design](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/self-compensating-packaging-design/359)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/self-compensating-packaging-design/359 "2026-01-22T12:24:51Z")

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Can the packaging structure be designed to automatically offset the impact of temperature on sensitivity?

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## [Significance in Digital Transformation](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/significance-in-digital-transformation/318)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/significance-in-digital-transformation/318 "2026-01-21T13:29:36Z")

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Why is FBG technology a core component of the perception layer in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?

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## [Optical Power Budget](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/optical-power-budget/316)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/optical-power-budget/316 "2026-01-21T13:27:53Z")

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Can excessive link length or too many connectors cause the interrogator to lose the signal?

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## [Crosstalk in FBG Systems](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/crosstalk-in-fbg-systems/315)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/crosstalk-in-fbg-systems/315 "2026-01-21T13:27:20Z")

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Can signals from sensors with adjacent wavelengths interfere with each other?

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## [Wavelength Allocation Planning](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/wavelength-allocation-planning/313)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/wavelength-allocation-planning/313 "2026-01-21T13:26:30Z")

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How are initial wavelengths assigned to each grating when designing a 16-channel system?

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## [Phase-Shifted FBGs (PS-FBG)](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/phase-shifted-fbgs-ps-fbg/312)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/phase-shifted-fbgs-ps-fbg/312 "2026-01-21T13:25:50Z")

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Why can they produce extremely narrow transmission windows? What are their uses in ultra-high precision sensing?

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## [Tilted Fiber Bragg Gratings (TFBG)](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/tilted-fiber-bragg-gratings-tfbg/311)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/tilted-fiber-bragg-gratings-tfbg/311 "2026-01-21T13:25:03Z")

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How does the tilt angle affect cladding mode coupling? Can it measure refractive index?

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## [Fundamentals of Shape Sensing](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/fundamentals-of-shape-sensing/310)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/fundamentals-of-shape-sensing/310 "2026-01-21T13:24:14Z")

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How is spatial curvature calculated using the strain differences in multi-core gratings?

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## [Spectral Distortion in FBGs](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/spectral-distortion-in-fbgs/307)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/spectral-distortion-in-fbgs/307 "2026-01-21T13:21:11Z")

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Why do reflection peaks sometimes broaden, split, or disappear?

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## [Binomial Fitting Formulas](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/binomial-fitting-formulas/291)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/binomial-fitting-formulas/291 "2026-01-21T12:54:18Z")

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Why does OFSCN® recommend using binomial (quadratic) rather than linear formulas for temperature calculation?

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## [What is FBG Calibration?](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-fbg-calibration/290)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/what-is-fbg-calibration/290 "2026-01-21T12:53:50Z")

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Why must every sensor undergo wavelength-to-physical-quantity testing before leaving the factory?

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## [Strain Transfer Efficiency](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/strain-transfer-efficiency/283)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/strain-transfer-efficiency/283 "2026-01-21T12:47:57Z")

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How does the packaging material transfer external stress to the internal optical fiber?

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## [Pre-strain (Pre-tension) Installation](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/pre-strain-pre-tension-installation/282)

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**Author:** [@frostweaver](https://forum.ofscn.net/u/frostweaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.ofscn.net/t/pre-strain-pre-tension-installation/282 "2026-01-21T12:46:43Z")

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Why is it necessary to apply a certain initial tension to the grating during installation?

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