An investigation on fiber optic gyroscopes using microstructured fibers

S. Yin, J. H. Kim, P. B. Ruffin, C. Luo

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Abstract

In this paper, we review currently available fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) technologies and major noise factors limiting the performance of FOGs, We investigate possible solutions to noise factors including Rayleigh backscattering, Kerr effect, Faraday, and Shupe effects, Based on these solutions, we present the possible design of an interferometric FOGs employing microstructured fibers. A supercontinuum source can minimize Rayleigh backscattering and Kerr effect by reducing the coherence length of FOGs. Also, by using a photonic bandgap fiber with hollow core, Kerr, Faraday and Shupe effects can be minimized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices: Materials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII - SAn Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 16 2006Aug 17 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6314
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices: Materials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySAn Diego, CA
Period8/16/068/17/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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