Coherent FMCW reflectometry using a temperature tuned Nd:YAG ring laser
- 1 December 1990
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
- Vol. 2 (12) , 902-904
- https://doi.org/10.1109/68.62024
Abstract
A long-coherence-length, diode-pumped, monolithic Nd:YAG laser operating at 1.32 mu m is used to perform coherent FMCW (frequency-modulated continuous wave) reflectometry measurements. Compared with semiconductor-based lasers, the low phase noise of the Nd:YAG source offers greatly increased distance range combined with increased sensitivity to optical reflections. Measurement of Rayleigh backscatter from 50 km of fiber is demonstrated with over 60 dB of two-way optical dynamic range. Two-point spatial resolution is demonstrated to be better than 10 cm. This source and coherent measurement technique may have potential for both short and long-haul reflectometry applications.Keywords
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