Frequency domain simultaneous tone interrogation for faster, sweep-free Brillouin distributed sensing

Asher Voskoboinik*, Jian Wang, Alan E. Willner, Moshe Tur

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Abstract

We propose a frequency-sweep-free method for a SBS sensor, where the Brillouin shift is determined without the need of sweeping the frequency of any of the optical waves. This is implemented by generating simultaneous frequency tones in both probe and pump channels and by properly arranging their frequency values. The closest tone to the Brillouin shift receives the most amplification, and thus the Brillouin gain frequency center can be obtained from a single measurement. We experimentally demonstrate the feasibility with CW probes and pumps. The extension to a fast sweep-free Brillouin optical time domain sensing is performed through detailed simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event21st International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors - Ottawa, ON, Canada
Duration: 15 May 201119 May 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7753
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference21st International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityOttawa, ON
Period15/05/1119/05/11

Keywords

  • Brillouin gain spectrum (BGS)
  • Brillouin sensors
  • frequency domain multiplexing (FDM)
  • optical fiber sensors
  • stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS)

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