Coherent Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave Ladar Using a Distributed Feedback Laser Array
by
 
DiLazaro, Thomas, author.

Title
Coherent Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave Ladar Using a Distributed Feedback Laser Array

Author
DiLazaro, Thomas, author.

ISBN
9780438007765

Personal Author
DiLazaro, Thomas, author.

Physical Description
1 electronic resource (177 pages)

General Note
Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-10(E), Section: B.
 
Includes supplementary digital materials.
 
Advisors: George Nehmetallah.

Abstract
Optical frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) reflectometry is a ranging technique that allows for high-resolution distance measurements over long ranges. Similarly, swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) provides high-resolution depth imaging over typically shorter distances and higher scan speeds. In this dissertation, a novel, low-cost, low-bandwidth ranging and imaging system is presented that provides the high axial resolution normally associated with SS-OCT over meters of depth. The imaging system combines 12 distributed feedback laser (DFB) elements from a single butterfly module to provide an axial resolution of 27 microns. Active sweep linearization is used, greatly reducing the signal processing overhead. A laser phase noise model is derived to provide insight into the measurement accuracy. Various sub-surface, OCT-style tomograms of semi-transparent objects are shown, as well as 3-D maps of various objects over depths ranging from sub-millimeter to several meters. Such imaging capability would make long-distance, high-resolution surface interrogation possible in a low-cost, compact package.

Local Note
School code: 0043

Subject Term
Electrical engineering.
 
Optics.

Added Corporate Author
The Catholic University of America. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Electronic Access
http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqm&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:10751076


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