Technology Focus
Optical-fibre sensors
We have been hearing about the great potential of fibre sensors for many, many years. But despite their advantageous features, market penetration has been slower than expected in many areas.
Editorial
Great potential - p143
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.16
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Research Highlights
Monitoring pipelines, hydrogen leaks, traffic, and more - p145
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.17
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Industry Perspectives
Oil and gas applications: Probing oil fields - pp147 - 149
Hilde Nakstad & Jon Thomas Kringlebotn
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.18
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Medical applications: Saving lives - pp150 - 152
Éric Pinet
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.19
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Structural-health monitoring: A sensitive issue - pp153 - 154
Martin Jones
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.20
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Business News
Big contracts, more funding and market predictions - p156
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.21
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Product Highlights
Dynamic, robust and versatile sensors for diverse applications - p157
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.22
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Interview
Education and regulation - p158
Interview with Brian Culshaw
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.23
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