Measurement of the phase shift between intensity and frequency modulations within DFB-LD and its influences on PGC demodulation in a fiber-optic sensor system

Kai Wang, Min Zhang*, Fajie Duan, Shangran Xie, Yanbiao Liao

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

41 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The parameters of the semiconductor laser source are vital for the performances of optical coherent systems. In this paper, a novel method to measure the phase-shift φm between laser central opticalfrequency modulation (COFM) and the accompanied optical-intensity modulation (AOIM) is proposed, which is easy to realize and requires no further fiber etalons or high-speed demodulators. An orthogonal test is utilized to measure φm. Experimental results show that the value of φm approaches 1.09π under different COFM conditions. Then the interference model of phase-generated carrier (PGC) demodulation is modified by taking into account the effect of φm, and the influences of φm on the demodulation results using two methods (look-up table and AOIM-factor division) are further analyzed in detail.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7194-7199
Number of pages6
JournalApplied Optics
Volume52
Issue number29
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Measurement of the phase shift between intensity and frequency modulations within DFB-LD and its influences on PGC demodulation in a fiber-optic sensor system'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this