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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics and Photodetection

    Background:

    • Photodetector phase delay is influenced by intensity, reverse bias, and temperature.
    • Accurate phase determination is crucial for timing-critical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a method for independent measurement and correction of phase errors in photodetection.
    • To enhance the performance and intensity invariance of phase readout.

    Main Methods:

    • Superimposing an optical pilot tone onto the detected signal.
    • Utilizing the pilot tone for independent phase error measurement within the photodetection chain.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated improved phase noise performance in an experimental setup.
    • Achieved reduced phase walk below 10 mHz.
    • Enabled separation of readout noise from the phase measurement.

    Conclusions:

    • The optical pilot tone method effectively corrects photodetector phase errors.
    • This technique offers a performant and intensity-invariant phase readout.
    • Beneficial for applications demanding precise timing and phase determination with photodiodes.