An optical fiber interferometer as a frequency reference for space-based laser rangefinding

We demonstrate a fiber interferometer that is a viable candidate for a laser frequency reference for future space-based missions requiring a stability of 30 Hz/√ over a 10 mHz to 1 Hz bandwidth.

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Main Authors: McRae, Terry, Ngo, Silvie, Shaddock, Daniel A., Hsu, Magnus T. L., Gray, Malcolm B.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Bandwidth
Fiber lasers
Frequency measurement
Laser stability
Noise
Optical fibers
Optical interferometry
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Summary:We demonstrate a fiber interferometer that is a viable candidate for a laser frequency reference for future space-based missions requiring a stability of 30 Hz/√ over a 10 mHz to 1 Hz bandwidth.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/CLEO_SI.2013.CM4N.5