Optical Science and Engineering ETDs
Publication Date
Fall 12-16-2021
Abstract
Intracavity Phase Interferometry (IPI) is a detection technique that exploits the inherent sensitivity of a laser's frequency to the parameters of its cavity. Intracavity interferometry is orders of magnitude more sensitive than its extracavity alternatives. This dissertation improves on previous free-space proof-of-concept designs. By implementing the technique in fiber optics, using optical parametric oscillation, and investigating non-Hermitian quantum mechanics and dispersion tailoring enhancement techniques, IPI has become more applicable and sensitive. Ring and linear IPI configurations were realized in this work, both operating as bidirectional fiber optical parametric oscillators. The benefit of using externally pumped synchronous optical parametric oscillation is the removal of the sensor dead band region and simplification of the sensing cavity. These two lasers, along with the theoretical work found in this Dissertation, will facilitate future fundamental studies of sensor noise and sensitivity enhancement.
Degree Name
Optical Science and Engineering
Level of Degree
Doctoral
Department Name
Optical Science and Engineering
First Committee Member (Chair)
Dr. Jean-Claude Diels
Second Committee Member
Dr. Steven Brueck
Third Committee Member
Dr. R. Jason Jones
Fourth Committee Member
Dr. Tara Drake
Keywords
Frequency Combs, Laser Gyroscope, Laser Sensing, Ultrafast Optics, Nonlinear Optics, Optical Parametric Oscillation
Document Type
Dissertation
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Horstman, Luke Jameson. "Intracavity Phase Interferometry Based Fiber Sensors." (2021). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/ose_etds/87
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