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    • Metrology
    • Signal Processing

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    • Advancements in tunable laser sources (TLS) necessitate high-resolution dynamic wavelength calibration.
    • Existing methods face challenges balancing measurement range and calibration resolution.
    • Subtle spectrum distortions in coherent optical spectrum analyzer (COSA) systems require precise calibration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel dynamic wavelength calibration method for tunable laser sources.
    • To overcome the trade-off between wide measurement range and high calibration resolution.
    • To enhance the performance of optical frequency domain reflectometer (OFDR) systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing an auxiliary Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) for wavelength measurement.
    • Applying the synchrosqueezed wavelet transform (SSWT) for high-resolution signal analysis.
    • Integrating the MZI and SSWT for dynamic wavelength calibration.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a calibration resolution of 5 fm.
    • Demonstrated a tuning range of 10 nm.
    • Improved the measurement range of OFDR systems to approximately 80 m and spatial resolution to approximately mm.
    • Significantly reduced subtle spectrum distortions in COSA systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed dynamic wavelength calibration method effectively addresses the need for high-resolution calibration in TLS applications.
    • The integration of MZI and SSWT offers a robust solution for precise wavelength determination.
    • This approach enhances the capabilities of OFDR and COSA systems, enabling more accurate optical measurements.