Laser Technology, Volume. 45, Issue 1, 44(2021)
Quantum optics techniques for laser detecting and ranging
In order to study the potential applications of quantum correlation measurement and Hong-Ou-Mandel(HOM) interference to laser detection and ranging (LADAR) systems, the method for preparing the correlated two-photon source based on dispersion-shifted fiber (DSF) and the HOM interference principle of identical photons was adopted. A correlated two-photon generation platform and a HOM interferometer for weak coherent light interference experiment were assembled for theoretical analysis and experimental verification. The results show that, the correlated two-photon source has the maximum two-photon generation rate and the ratio of coincidence to accidental coincidence count of about 8kHz and 15, respectively. The visibility of HOM interference fringe is 0.41±0.01, HOM interference can improve the time measuring precision of LADAR to 0.95ps±0.03ps, corresponding to a spatial resolution of 284.06μm±9.94μm. The results lay a foundation for further research to improve LADAR performance by using quantum optics technologies.
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XU Qiang, SHEN Si, XIE Xiumin, WU Peng, ZHOU Qiang, DENG Guangwei, WANG You, SONG Haizhi. Quantum optics techniques for laser detecting and ranging[J]. Laser Technology, 2021, 45(1): 44
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Received: Nov. 29, 2019
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Published Online: Aug. 22, 2021
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