Feedback compensated synchronous and multiplier type phase sensitive detectors

A feedback technique for phase sensitive detection (PSD) is developed, which is suitable for both synchronous and multiplier modes of implementation. The feedback-compensated PSD straightaway provides a DC output proportional to the amplitude of the measurand. The technique is very useful in a noisy environment where post-processing of the in-phase and quadrature components would otherwise deteriorate the stability, accuracy, and sensitivity. Quantitative comparison of the extent of compensation obtained experimentally with that estimated by PC-simulation indicates good agreement