Accurate estimation of modulation amplitude in Brillouin optical correlation-domain reflectometry based on Rayleigh noise spectrum

Abstract In Brillouin optical correlation-domain reflectometry (BOCDR), spatial resolution relies on the modulation amplitude of the light. We propose a Rayleigh-based method that utilizes the spectral width of Rayleigh-induced noise to measure this amplitude without altering the setup or requiring...

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Main Authors: Keita Kikuchi, Heeyoung Lee, Ryo Inoue, Kouta Ozaki, Haruki Sasage, Yosuke Mizuno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56426-2
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Summary:Abstract In Brillouin optical correlation-domain reflectometry (BOCDR), spatial resolution relies on the modulation amplitude of the light. We propose a Rayleigh-based method that utilizes the spectral width of Rayleigh-induced noise to measure this amplitude without altering the setup or requiring an optical spectrum analyzer. With high frequency resolution and ease of implementation, our approach enhances the convenience and accuracy of spatial resolution evaluation in BOCDR.
ISSN:2045-2322