Polarization diversity heterodyne receiver for high-sensitivity optical frequency modulated continuous wave system

Weikang Wang, Yi Dong, Qian Zhou, Jie Qin, Hongxiao Shi, Weisheng Hu

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Abstract

We proposed a scheme of optical frequency modulated continuous wave (OFMCW) system based on the polarization diversity heterodyne receiver (PDHR) with a frequency swept distributed feedback (DFB) laser. The adoption of PDHR in OFMCW system successfully reduced the polarization-induced fading and improved the signal to noise ratio (SNR). High-sensitivity OFMCW system is achieved, which has spatial resolution of 1.5 mm for distance of 1.5 km.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationOptoelectronic Devices and Optical Signal Processing, OIT 2015
EditorsJian Wu, Yi Dong, Chao Lu, Zhaohui Li
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628418002
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optoelectronic Devices and Optical Signal Processing, OIT 2015 - Beijing, China
Duration: 17 May 201519 May 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9619
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2015 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optoelectronic Devices and Optical Signal Processing, OIT 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period17/05/1519/05/15

Keywords

  • Optical frequency modulated continuous wave
  • polarization diversity heterodyne receiver
  • polarizationinduced fading

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