title: Characteristics of laser diodes for interferometric use.
abstract: Low-coherence-length light from laser diode sources has applications in extending the useful range of interferometric fiber optic sensors. The characteristics of two commercial low-coherence laser diodes were investigated and compared with theoretical models to determine the operational characteristics of the devices. Reasonable trends in the comparison were seen.
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authors.lastname: Ning
authors.forename: K T
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authors.lastname: Grattan
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authors.lastname: Meggitt
authors.forename: A W
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authors.lastname: Palmer