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Simple electrical modulation scheme for laser feedback imaging

  • K. Bertling
  • , T. Taimre
  • , G. Agnew
  • , Y. Lim
  • , P. Dean
  • , D. Indjin
  • , Sven Höfling
  • , R. Weih
  • , M. Kamp
  • , M. von Edlinger
  • , J. Koeth
  • , A. Rakic

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Abstract

In this work, we demonstrate a simple square-wave electrical modulation scheme for imaging with laser feedback interferometry (LFI). Distinct advantages of this scheme include (a) the straightforward creation of the modulating signal, even for high-current lasers, and (b) its natural suitability for lock-in detection. We compare this simple scheme against two established imaging modalities for LFI: mechanical modulation using an optical chopper and the swept-frequency feedback interferometry approach. The proposed scheme lends itself to high frequency modulation which paves the way for high frame-rate LFI imaging with no motion artefacts using off-the-shelf equipment.
Original languageEnglish
JournalIEEE Sensors Journal
Volume16
Issue number7
Early online date9 Dec 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2016

Keywords

  • Choppers (circuits)
  • Frequency modulation
  • Imaging
  • Optical feedback
  • Optical modulation
  • Optical sensors

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