Title :
Laser frequency noise-limited ultra-sensitive remote fiber strain detection system
Author :
Gray, Malcolm B. ; Chow, Jong H. ; McClelland, David E. ; Littler, Ian C M
Author_Institution :
Centre for Gravitational Phys., Australian Nat. Univ., Canberra, ACT
Abstract :
We demonstrate a remote fiber sensing system with broadband sub-picostrain resolution. Its performance is enhanced by optimization of the fiber resonator design, such that its sensitivity is limited only by the pre-stabilzed laser frequency noise.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; remote sensing; strain sensors; broadband sub-picostrain resolution; fiber resonator design; laser frequency noise; remote fiber sensing system; remote fiber strain detection system; Capacitive sensors; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Laser noise; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical noise; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; 060.2370; 120.0280; 120.3180;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628037
