Determination of path length difference by low coherence interference spectrum

作者: Hui-Kang Teng , Chia-Nan Chang , Kuo-Chen Lang

DOI: 10.1016/J.OPTLASENG.2004.01.002

关键词: PhysicsInterferometric visibilityMichelson interferometerCoherence (physics)Degree of coherenceMach–Zehnder interferometerCoherence lengthOptical path lengthOpticsInterferometry

摘要: Abstract Path length difference is the key parameter in two-beam interferometer, especially low coherence interferometer. It determines visibility of interference fringes. In this study, we present a method to determine path between two arms fiber optic Mach–Zehnder interferometer by evaluating peaks power distribution spectrum with wide band light source. The experimental results are close agreement theoretical calculations.

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