Precise linearization of broadband frequency chirp for coherent optical frequency domain reflectometry

  • Jie Qin
  • , Hongxiao Shi
  • , Weilin Xie
  • , Qian Zhou
  • , Yi Dong*
  • , Weisheng Hu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Optical frequency domain reflectometry is a suitable and promising measurement technique for optical network components characterization; however its performance is severely limited by sweep nonlinearity of the laser chirp. We demonstrate precise linearization of broadband optical frequency chirp using optoelectronic feedback loop. The sweep rate and the laser chirp shape is locked to and determined by the frequency of a reference electronic signal, an agile, high coherence swept-frequency semiconductor laser source with a bandwidth of 66GHz in 100ms is achieved. The laser source is applied to a coherent optical frequency domain reflectometry; a transform-limited spatial resolution of 1.5mm at a distance of 200 meters is demonstrated.

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

  • broadband optical frequency chirp
  • linearization
  • optical frequency domain reflectometry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Precise linearization of broadband frequency chirp for coherent optical frequency domain reflectometry'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this