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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Laser Technology
  • Remote Sensing

Background:

  • Traditional lidar systems face limitations in achieving high resolution at extended ranges.
  • Frequency chirped pulses offer potential for enhanced range and resolution capabilities in optical measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate a new lidar technique utilizing temporally stretched, frequency chirped pulses.
  • To demonstrate sub-millimeter resolution at a significant target distance.
  • To showcase a pulse tagging scheme for range-resolved measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Employing a 20 MHz mode-locked laser to generate temporally stretched, frequency chirped pulses.
  • Implementing a phase modulation-based pulse tagging scheme for precise range determination.
  • Conducting measurements to assess resolution and signal-to-noise ratio.

Main Results:

  • Achieved sub-millimeter resolution at a target range of 10.1 km (in fiber).
  • Demonstrated a pulse tagging scheme enabling range-resolved measurements.
  • Observed a carrier-to-noise ratio of 30 dB at an unambiguous target distance of 30 meters (in fiber).

Conclusions:

  • The presented lidar technique effectively achieves high resolution at extended ranges.
  • The pulse tagging scheme is suitable for accurate range-resolved lidar measurements.
  • This method shows promise for applications requiring precise remote sensing capabilities.