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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Fiber Optic Sensing
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Bidirectional fiber optic measurements are susceptible to code noise and Rayleigh backscatter noise.
    • Existing methods struggle to effectively mitigate these noise sources simultaneously.
    • Accurate measurements require effective noise reduction strategies in interferometric systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an all-fiber digital interferometer capable of eliminating both code noise and Rayleigh backscatter noise.
    • To demonstrate significant noise reduction for improved measurement accuracy.
    • To identify and propose solutions for residual noise sources.

    Main Methods:

    • Configured an all-fiber digital interferometer.
    • Utilized a sawtooth phase ramp to upconvert code noise.
    • Employed relative code delays to mitigate Rayleigh backscatter noise.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved in-band noise reduction of approximately two orders of magnitude for code noise.
    • Demonstrated a factor of 50 reduction in Rayleigh backscatter noise.
    • Identified double Rayleigh backscatter noise as the primary limiting noise source.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed all-fiber digital interferometer effectively suppresses key noise sources in bidirectional measurements.
    • Relative code delays offer a novel method for eliminating Rayleigh backscatter noise.
    • Further research can minimize double Rayleigh backscatter noise for enhanced performance.