An all optical fiber frequency reference using digital interferometry

Malcolm B. Gray, Terry G. McRae, Silvie Ngo, Daniel A. Shaddock, Magnus T.L. Hsu

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    Abstract

    We use digitally enhanced heterodyne interferometry to measure the stability of optical fiber laser frequency references. Suppression of laser frequency noise by over four orders of magnitude is achieved using post processing time delay interferometry. This approach avoids dynamic range and bandwidth issues that can occur in feedback stabilization systems. Thus long fiber lengths may be used resulting in better frequency discrimination, a reduction in spatially uncorrelated noise sources and an increase in interferometer sensitivity. We achieve an optical stability of 30 Hz/√Hz for quasi-static frequencies as low as 20 mHz.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication23rd International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors
    PublisherSPIE
    ISBN (Print)9781628411751
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event23rd International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors - Santander, Spain
    Duration: 2 Jun 20146 Jun 2014

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume9157
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X
    ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

    Conference

    Conference23rd International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CitySantander
    Period2/06/146/06/14

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