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    • Optoelectronics
    • Materials Science
    • Physics

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of electro-optic (EO) coefficients is crucial for developing advanced optical devices.
    • Existing methods often face limitations in speed, accuracy, and sensitivity.
    • Photoelastic modulation offers a promising approach for enhanced optical measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel, high-speed, accurate, and sensitive measurement method for electro-optic coefficients.
    • To demonstrate the efficacy of photoelastic modulation combined with digital phase-locked technology for EO coefficient determination.
    • To analyze the performance of the developed system using a Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) crystal.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a simple polarimetry system incorporating a photoelastic modulator.
    • Loading phase differences induced by the EO sample into modulation signals.
    • Utilizing digital phase-locked technology to extract DC, first, and second harmonic terms.
    • Demodulating EO coefficients from the extracted signal components.
    • Experimental validation using a Y-cut LiNbO3 crystal under varying DC voltages.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully measures electro-optic coefficients.
    • Achieved measurement accuracy of 0.22% for the EO coefficient γ22 in LiNbO3.
    • Demonstrated high sensitivity of 1.5×10^-14 m/V with a sampling time of 198.9 ms.
    • Indicated potential for further enhancement of the measuring rate with acceptable sensitivity trade-offs.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel photoelastic modulation-based method provides a significant advancement in measuring electro-optic coefficients.
    • The system exhibits excellent accuracy and sensitivity, suitable for demanding applications.
    • The technique is adaptable for high-speed measurements, offering flexibility in experimental design.