Design and simulation of a simple laser rangefinder using a semiconductor optical amplifier-detector
Optics Express, Vol. 13, Issue 10, pp. 3647-3652 (2005)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.13.003647
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Abstract
Using numerical simulations, we show that cross-gain modulation between pairs of counter-propagating pulses within a semiconductor optical amplifier can be used to detect the range and reflectivity of a target, forming a compact time-of-flight laser ranger. The range is deduced from multiple contacts along the SOA. The SOA also provides gain to the optical pulses reflected off the target. A single external component is required to provide pulses into back of the SOA, with the front of the SOA being directly coupled to the target.
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OCIS Codes
(120.0120) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology
(130.6010) Integrated optics : Sensors
(250.5980) Optoelectronics : Semiconductor optical amplifiers
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History
Original Manuscript: March 23, 2005
Revised Manuscript: May 1, 2005
Published: May 16, 2005
Citation
Arthur Lowery and Malin Premaratne, "Design and simulation of a simple laser rangefinder using a semiconductor optical amplifier-detector," Opt. Express 13, 3647-3652 (2005)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-13-10-3647
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