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Distributed vibration sensor with a lasing phase-sensitive OTDR.

Marlon M Correia, Walter Margulis, Anderson S L Gomes

|October 27, 2022

Summary

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This study introduces a novel lasing phase-sensitive optical time-domain reflectometer (Φ-OTDR) that uses random fiber feedback for vibration sensing. It achieves a 23-dB signal-to-noise ratio and 1.37-m spatial resolution.

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Area of Science:

Photonics and Optical Sensing
Fiber Optic Sensing Technology

Background:

Conventional OTDR systems rely on weak backscattered signals for sensing.
Lasing-based approaches offer potential for enhanced signal strength in distributed sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a novel lasing phase-sensitive optical time-domain reflectometer (Φ-OTDR) utilizing random fiber feedback.
To evaluate its performance as a distributed vibration sensor.

Main Methods:

Experimental setup of a lasing Φ-OTDR system.
Utilizing the full laser output as the sensing signal, unlike conventional OTDR.
Leveraging random feedback from the sensing fiber.

Main Results:

Successful operation of the lasing Φ-OTDR demonstrated.
Achieved a signal-to-noise ratio of 23 dB.
Obtained a spatial resolution of 1.37 meters.

Conclusions:

The developed lasing Φ-OTDR is a viable distributed vibration sensor.
This approach offers significant advantages over conventional OTDR in signal strength.
The proof-of-principle demonstrates potential for enhanced fiber optic sensing applications.