Title :
Characterization of coherence properties of a free-running sub-kilohertz-linewidth fiber laser by FMCW
Author :
Geng, Jihong ; Spiegelberg, Christine ; Hu, Yongdan ; Jiang, Sbibin
Author_Institution :
NP Photonics Inc., Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) measurements of Rayleigh backscattering in 85-km fiber derives coherence length of a free-running sub-kilohertz-linewidth fiber laser to be 210 km and the longest distance is measured with FMCW.
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; backscatter; distance measurement; fibre lasers; frequency modulation; light coherence; optical modulation; spectral line breadth; 85 km; FMCW measurement; Rayleigh backscattering; coherence property characterization; distance measurement; free-running laser; frequency-modulated continuous wave; sub-kilohertz-linewidth fiber laser; Coherence; Delay; Extraterrestrial measurements; Fiber lasers; Laser noise; Laser tuning; Length measurement; Masers; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192506
