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  • Optical Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • Metrology

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  • Twiddle factor errors in Fourier transformation (FT) limit frequency estimation accuracy.
  • This inaccuracy impacts performance in FT-based heterodyne velocimetry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel data analysis method for heterodyne velocimetry.
  • To improve the accuracy and performance of FT-based heterodyne velocimetry by addressing twiddle factor errors.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a twiddle factor neutralization method based on the phase-dependent behavior of frequency errors.
  • Utilized a 90° optical hybrid to generate four phase-shifted signals for the analysis.
  • Performed numerical simulations and laser-shock experiments to validate the method.

Main Results:

  • The novel method significantly enhances velocity resolution compared to traditional window functions (boxcar, Hamming, Hann).
  • Demonstrated substantial improvements in velocity resolution across various noise conditions.
  • Achieved simultaneous 1 m/s level velocity resolution and 100 ps level time resolution.

Conclusions:

  • The twiddle factor neutralization method offers a substantial advancement in heterodyne velocimetry.
  • This technique overcomes a key limitation in FT-based measurements.
  • Enables high-precision, simultaneous velocity and time resolution in demanding experimental conditions.