SIMULTANEOUS LASER-DIODE EMISSION AND DETECTION FOR FIBEROPTIC SENSOR APPLICATIONS

被引:11
作者
ROCHFORD, KB
ROSE, AH
机构
[1] Optoelectronics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, CO
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10.1364/OL.20.002105
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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The simultaneous emission and detection of radiation with a semiconductor laser is investigated. Measured signal-to-noise ratios of up to 56 dB demonstrate that self-detecting devices are adequate for sensor applications with discrete measurands. We observed a strong polarization dependence, which can cause response fluctuations, and suggest methods to minimize these fluctuations. This technique could be used for lower-cost sensors without splitters and detectors.
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