Title :
Demonstration of Semiconductor Laser Tracking Frequency distance Gauge
Author :
Phillips, J.D. ; Popescu, E.M. ; Reasenberg, R.D. ; Rocco, E. ; Thapa, R.
Author_Institution :
Smithsonian Astrophys. Obs., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
We present results from the Semiconductor-Laser Tracking Frequency distance Gauge having Allan deviation of 5 pm. The simple and rugged SL-TFG will achieve sub-pm accuracy. It is required for space-based astronomical instruments and gravitational experiments.
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; astronomical instruments; optical tracking; semiconductor lasers; Allan deviation; semiconductor laser tracking frequency distance gauge; space-based astronomical instruments; Extraterrestrial measurements; Fiber lasers; Instruments; Isolators; Laser beams; Laser tuning; Phase modulation; Radio frequency; Semiconductor lasers; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
