Photonic sensing : principles and applications for safety and security monitoring / George Xiao, Wojtek J. Bock. [electronic resource] Xiao, George. Bock, Wojtek J. Optical fiber detectors. Optical fiber detectors Safety measures. Optical fiber detectors Security measures. TA1815 .X53 2012eb 681/.25 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. "The impact of certain worldwide threats such as terrorism and climate change can be significantly mitigated by the presence of effective early-detection and early-warning systems. Photonics (the use of light) has the potential to provide highly effective solutions tailored to meet a broad range of specific sensing requirements. This book provides a comprehensive review by leading experts of a wide array of photonic sensors with applications to health, environment, and security. It serves as an invaluable source for engineers, researchers, and technical staff working in the field of photonic sensing, as well as safety and security monitoring"-- Provided by publisher. "The text comprises a series of commissioned chapters from leading experts in the field of photonic sensing, with the target applications to safety and security"-- Provided by publisher. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118310212 eng Wiley series in microwave and optical engineering Wiley series in microwave and optical engineering. Photonic sensing. Photonic sensing.