Novel optical gyroscope: proof of principle demonstration and future scope.
We report the first proof-of-principle demonstration of the resonant optical gyroscope with reflector that we have recently proposed. The device is very different from traditional optical gyroscopes since it uses the inherent coupling between the clockwise and counterclockwise propagating waves to sense the rotation. Our demonstration confirms our theoretical analysis and simulations. We also demonstrate a novel method of biasing the gyroscope using orthogonal polarization states. The simplicity of the structure and the readout method, the theoretically predicted high sensitivities (better than 0.001 deg/hr), and the possibility of further performance enhancement using a related laser based active device, all have immense potential for attracting fresh research and technological initiatives.
Department of Physics, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam - 515134, A. P., India.
Shailesh
S
Srivastava
Department of Physics, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam - 515134, A. P., India.
Shreesha
S
Rao D S
Department of Physics, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam - 515134, A. P., India.
Hari
H
Nandakumar
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