Fiber optic probe (IMAGE)

Optica

Fiber optic probe

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Researchers developed a tiny fiber optic force sensor that can measure extremely slight forces exerted by small objects. It can be immersed in a variety of liquids and doesn't need any additional packaging for most applications.

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Denis Donlagic, University of Maribor

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