研究目的
Investigating the use of heterodyne interferometry with frequency-offset-locked semiconductor lasers for sensitive and contactless measurement of vibrations in microelectromechanical filters at ultra-high frequencies.
研究成果
The study demonstrates that heterodyne interferometry with frequency-offset-locked semiconductor lasers can achieve high-resolution vibration measurements at ultra-high frequencies, suitable for microelectromechanical filters testing. The comprehensive model presented accurately predicts the vibration-amplitude resolution, validated by experimental data. Design recommendations are provided to optimize the heterodyne carrier generation and minimize differential-phase noise.
研究不足
The bandwidth of the LDV setup is limited by the photodetectors' bandwidth. The study also notes the challenge of achieving shot-noise-limited detection at several gigahertz due to the broad laser linewidths of semiconductor lasers.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs a laser-Doppler vibrometer (LDV) setup with heterodyning via offset locking of two semiconductor lasers. The methodology includes the theoretical models for the vibration-amplitude resolution, considering laser linewidths, OPLL transfer function, and interferometer delays.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The experiments involve vibration measurements on a SAW filter excited at 34.01 MHz, with data acquired through photodetectors.
3:01 MHz, with data acquired through photodetectors.
List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: The setup includes two semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, and an optoelectronic phase-locked loop (OPLL) for frequency-offset locking.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The procedure involves generating a heterodyne carrier up to 1.4 GHz, measuring vibrations, and analyzing the photocurrent signal for vibration-amplitude resolution.
5:4 GHz, measuring vibrations, and analyzing the photocurrent signal for vibration-amplitude resolution.
Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: The analysis includes evaluating the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and noise-equivalent vibration amplitude, with comparisons to model predictions.
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