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    • Photonics and Optical Sensing
    • Fiber Optics Technology
    • Spectroscopy

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    • Rayleigh speckle characteristics in single-mode fibers correlate with incident lightwave wavelength.
    • This property enables the use of Rayleigh speckle for spectrum measurement applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel, high-resolution wavemeter.
    • To leverage optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR) for Rayleigh speckle acquisition.
    • To achieve superior spectral resolution and time resolution for dynamic signal analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing OTDR to generate and capture Rayleigh speckle patterns from a single-mode fiber.
    • Implementing a correlation coefficient method to enhance spectral resolution.
    • Analyzing dynamic multi-wavelength signals.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a spectral resolution of 6 fm with a 2 µs probe pulse, inversely proportional to pulse width.
    • Enhanced spectral resolution to 0.4 fm using the correlation coefficient method.
    • Demonstrated capability to resolve dynamic multi-wavelength signals with a 25 µs time resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed wavemeter offers high spectral resolution and fast time resolution.
    • The system demonstrates potential for cost-effectiveness and compactness.
    • This technology presents a promising solution for advanced spectrum measurement needs.