Multi-Channel Monolithic Integrated Optic Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Interrogator

Edgar A. MENDOZA; Yan ESTERKIN; Cornelia KEMPEN; Zongjian SUN

doi:10.1007/s13320-011-0021-8

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