Dr. Rolf Brönnimann Profile

Dr. Rolf Brönnimann

at EMPA

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Publications (21)

Proceedings Article | 24 May 2018 Presentation + Paper

Resolution limits of terahertz ptychography

Lorenzo Valzania, Erwin Hack, Peter Zolliker, Rolf Brönnimann, Thomas Feurer

Proceedings Volume 10677, 1067720 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307157

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Sensors, Digital holography, Holography, Wave propagation, Diffraction, Optical simulations, Image resolution, Holograms, Spatial resolution, Phase retrieval

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2006 Paper

Reliability engineering: basics and applications for optoelectronic components and systems

Marcel Held, Rolf Brönnimann, Philipp Nellen, Ling Zhou

Proceedings Volume 6188, 618815 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671878

KEYWORDS: Failure analysis, Reliability, Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Optical components, Electronic components, Light emitting diodes, Fiber optics sensors, Complex systems, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2006 Paper

Reliability, availability, and maintainability considerations for fiber optical sensor applications

Rolf Brönnimann, Marcel Held, Philipp Nellen

Proceedings Volume 6167, 61671B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.657872

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Reliability, Fiber optics sensors, Bridges, Fiber optics, Failure analysis, Calibration, Argon, Fiber coatings

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

Focused ion beam structuring of photonic components and sensors

Philipp Nellen, Rolf Broennimann

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623455

KEYWORDS: Ion beams, Sensors, Photodetectors, Ions, Diffraction, Photonic crystals, Optical fibers, Cameras, Photonic crystal devices, Photonic microstructures

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 2004 Paper

Effects of crosslinking, prestrain, and dielectric filler on the electromechanical response of a new silicone and comparison with acrylic elastomer

Xuequn Zhang, M. Wissler, B. Jaehne, Rolf Breonnimann, Gabor Kovacs

Proceedings Volume 5385, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540888

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Dielectrics, Actuators, Temperature metrology, Electroactive polymers, Glasses, Silicon films, Polymers, Thin films, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2003 Paper

Reliability in fiber optical sensor applications

Philipp Nellen, Rolf Brönnimann, Marcel Held, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 4940, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477403

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Reliability, Fiber optics sensors, Bridges, Failure analysis, Optical fibers, Fiber optics, Adhesives, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2003 Paper

Long-term stability of aerial optical cables with respect to gigabit/s data rates

Marcel Held, Rolf Brönnimann, Philipp Nellen

Proceedings Volume 4940, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468277

KEYWORDS: Optical fiber cables, Polarization, Picosecond phenomena, Temperature metrology, Signal attenuation, Birefringence, Interferometry, Optical fibers, Time metrology, Clocks

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Proceedings Article | 12 June 2000 Paper

Optical fiber Bragg gratings for tunnel surveillance

Philipp Nellen, Andreas Frank, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 3986, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.388114

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Optical fibers, Temperature metrology, Connectors, Surveillance, Fiber optics sensors, Chemical elements, Reliability, Surface finishing

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2000 Paper

Long-term monitoring of highway deformations

Peter Anderegg, Rolf Broennimann, Christiane Raab, Manfred Partl

Proceedings Volume 3995, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387838

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Magnetic sensors, Temperature metrology, Calibration, Head, Lithium, Climatology, Dynamical systems, Acoustics, Lead

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Proceedings Article | 9 December 1999 Paper

Structurally embedded fiber Bragg gratings: civil engineering applications

Philipp Nellen, Rolf Broennimann, Andreas Frank, Pascal Mauron, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 3860, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.372954

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Bridges, Fiber Bragg gratings, Civil engineering, Head, Reliability, Optical fibers, Temperature metrology, Carbon

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 1999 Paper

Fiber optical Bragg grating sensors embedded in CFRP wires

Philipp Nellen, Andreas Frank, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Meier, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 3670, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349758

KEYWORDS: Bridges, Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Head, Temperature metrology, Fiber optics, Fiber optics sensors, Reflectivity, Fiber optics tests, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 1999 Paper

Fiber optic Bragg grating sensors embedded in GFRP rockbolts

Andreas Frank, Philipp Nellen, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 3670, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349767

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Coating, Fiber Bragg gratings, Fiber optics sensors, Optical fibers, Reflectivity, Temperature metrology, Fiber optics, Epoxies, Fiber optics tests

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1998 Paper

ESPI deformation measurement on lightweight structures under thermal load

Erwin Hack, Rolf Broennimann

Proceedings Volume 3407, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.323333

KEYWORDS: Temperature metrology, Phase measurement, Fringe analysis, Thermal effects, Fluctuations and noise, Quantitative analysis, Head, Cameras, Laser stabilization, Body temperature

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1998 Paper

Application of optical fiber sensors on the power dam of Luzzone

Rolf Broennimann, Philipp Nellen, Peter Anderegg, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 3407, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.323344

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Fiber optics, Fiber Bragg gratings, Temperature metrology, Silicon, Spectroscopy, Lamps, Multiplexing, Reliability

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 1997 Paper

Reliability and durability of fiber grating sensors in structural monitoring applications

Urs Sennhauser, Rolf Broennimann, Pascal Mauron, Philipp Nellen

Proceedings Volume 3099, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281242

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Fiber optics sensors, Reliability, Optical fibers, Coating, Humidity, Bridges, Fiber optics, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 1997 Paper

Application of fiber optical and resistance strain gauges for long-term surveillance of civil engineering structures

Philipp Nellen, Peter Anderegg, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 3043, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274633

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Bridges, Resistance, Fiber Bragg gratings, Surveillance, Civil engineering, Temperature metrology, Prisms, Fiber optics, Temperature sensors

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1996 Paper

Reliability modeling and testing of optical fiber Bragg sensors for strain measurements

Urs Sennhauser, Rolf Broennimann, Philipp Nellen

Proceedings Volume 2839, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.255382

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Reliability, Humidity, Optical fibers, Fiber optics sensors, Bridges, Climatology, Temperature metrology, Optical testing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1996

Strain measurements on concrete beam and carbon fiber cable with distributed optical fiber Bragg grating sensors

Philipp Nellen, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Sennhauser, Charles Askins, Martin Putnam

OE, Vol. 35, Issue 09, (September 1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.600864

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings, Carbon, Optical fibers, Optical testing, Fiber optics sensors, Resistance, Signal to noise ratio, Optical engineering, Civil engineering

Proceedings Article | 21 September 1995 Paper

Measurement of crack propagation in polymer pipes with embedded optical fibers

Rolf Broennimann, Mehdi Farshad, Philipp Nellen, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 2509, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221113

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Optical testing, Silver, Polymers, Oscilloscopes, Fiber optics tests, Fiber optics, Polymer optical fibers, Solids, Multimode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 1995 Paper

Applications of distributed fiber Bragg grating sensors in civil engineering

Philipp Nellen, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Sennhauser, Charles Askins, Martin Putnam

Proceedings Volume 2507, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.219626

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Optical arrays, Carbon, Civil engineering, Resistance, Optical testing, Michelson interferometers, Fiber optics, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 1994 Paper

Absolute strain measurements with multiplexed low-coherence demodulated fiber Fabry-Perot sensors

Philipp Nellen, H. Pierhofer, Rolf Broennimann, Urs Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 2360, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184977

KEYWORDS: Multiplexing, Sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Coherence (optics), Fiber optics, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Demodulation, Data analysis

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