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1/f Noise Mitigation in an Opto-Mechanical Sensor with a Fabry-Pérot Interferometer
Andrea M Nelson1,2, Jose Sanjuan1,2, Felipe Guzmán1
1Wyant College of Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 28, 2024
Summary
This study introduces a novel method using a micro-cavity Fabry-Pérot interferometer to eliminate 1/f noise in optical systems. This technique significantly enhances measurement sensitivity and reduces noise across a wide frequency range.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Optical Engineering
- Measurement Science
Background:
- Low-frequency and 1/f noise are pervasive limitations in physical measurements.
- Effective mitigation strategies for these noises depend heavily on their specific origins.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a method for suppressing optical 1/f noise using a micro-cavity Fabry-Pérot interferometer.
- To enhance the sensitivity of opto-mechanical sensors by reducing noise floors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized mechanical modulation of a Fabry-Pérot interferometer's cavity length.
- Employed signal up-conversion to shift noise to a white-noise-dominated region.
- Implemented demodulation to return the signal to the desired observation frequency.
Main Results:
- Achieved nearly two orders of magnitude improvement in sensitivity at 1 Hz.
- Successfully eliminated 1/f noise in the frequency range of 1 Hz to 4 kHz.
- Presented a supporting mathematical model for low-finesse Fabry-Pérot cavities.
Conclusions:
- The developed method offers a simple and efficient approach for 1/f noise suppression.
- This technique can significantly improve the device sensitivity of systems incorporating Fabry-Pérot interferometers.
- The study demonstrates a practical solution for overcoming common measurement limitations in optical systems.
