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Yuwen Cao, Xiangdong Ma, Yanjun Chen

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Mode-division multiplexing (MDM) enhances interferometric fiber-optic gyroscopes (IFOGs), doubling sensitivity and improving performance. This offers a novel, cost-effective solution for high-sensitivity IFOGs in navigation and seismology.

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Area of Science:

Photonics and Optical Engineering
Inertial Sensing Technology

Background:

Interferometric fiber-optic gyroscopes (IFOGs) are crucial for inertial navigation and rotational seismology.
Increasing IFOG sensitivity typically requires longer sensing fibers, leading to higher costs and larger device sizes.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a novel interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope design utilizing mode-division multiplexing (MDM).
To demonstrate a cost-effective method for enhancing IFOG performance without increasing physical size.

Main Methods:

Implementation of an IFOG architecture incorporating mode-division multiplexing (MDM).
Experimental validation of the proposed MDM-based IFOG system.

Main Results:

The MDM-based IFOG achieved a twofold improvement in sensitivity compared to conventional designs.
Significant enhancements were observed in angle random walk and bias instability metrics.
The proposed approach offers a novel solution for high-sensitivity, low-cost IFOGs.

Conclusions:

Mode-division multiplexing presents a viable strategy for substantially improving IFOG performance.
This technology enables the development of more sensitive and stable gyroscopes at a reduced cost.
The findings pave the way for broader applications of advanced IFOGs in critical fields.