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Harmonic-based gain compensation method in optic sensors with separate light paths.

César Daniel Perciante1, José A Ferrari, Eugenio Garbusi

  • 1Instituto de Física, Facultad de In- geniería, J. Herrera y Reissig 565, 11300 Montevideo, Uruguay.

Applied Optics
|June 21, 2003
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This study introduces a digital method using Fourier transforms to precisely compensate for gain imbalance in optical sensors with dual light paths. This technique enhances accuracy in electrical measurements, particularly for current and voltage sensors.

Area of Science:

  • Optical Sensing
  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical Metrology

Background:

  • Optical sensors with separate light paths often suffer from gain imbalance between detection channels.
  • This imbalance can lead to significant errors in measurements, especially in critical applications like electrical power and current sensing.
  • Existing compensation methods may be complex or less effective for dynamic gain variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel digital method for compensating gain unbalance in optical sensors with dual light paths.
  • To enable accurate current and voltage measurements using Faraday and Pockels cells, respectively.
  • To provide a robust and efficient solution for improving sensor performance.

Main Methods:

  • Digital measurement of output intensity harmonics from each light path.

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  • Application of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm for harmonic analysis.
  • Calculation of path unbalance using the quotient of harmonic amplitudes.

    • Main Results:

    • The quotient of harmonic amplitudes accurately quantifies the gain unbalance between optical sensor paths.
    • Successful compensation of gain unbalance is demonstrated through digital signal processing.
    • The method is particularly applicable to optical current and voltage sensors utilizing Faraday and Pockels cells.

    Conclusions:

    • The described FFT-based harmonic analysis provides an effective means to compensate for gain unbalance in dual-path optical sensors.
    • This method enhances the precision of electrical measurements in sensors employing Faraday and Pockels cells.
    • The technique offers a valuable advancement for accurate real-time monitoring in electrical power systems.