Characterization and optimization of a heterolytic Ring Laser Gyroscope

A characterization of Ring Laser Gyroscopes (RLGs) was performed at INFN-Pisa, and optimization is ongoing for a kind of very high sensitivity and accuracy rotation measurement device. Data quality is monitored through fringe contrast, such quantity is factorized, as it depends on single light beam...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Beverini, Nicolò, Carelli, Giorgio, Castellano, Simone, Giuseppe Di Somma, Angela D V Di Virgilio, Maccioni, Enrico, Marsili, Paolo
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LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 20.06.2024
Subjects
Alignment
Interference
Light beams
Linear polarization
Optimization
Ring laser gyroscopes
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Summary:A characterization of Ring Laser Gyroscopes (RLGs) was performed at INFN-Pisa, and optimization is ongoing for a kind of very high sensitivity and accuracy rotation measurement device. Data quality is monitored through fringe contrast, such quantity is factorized, as it depends on single light beam values and their alignment, and on the polarization of the beams at their interference outside the cavity. Models of the alignment and polarization contributions to contrast have been implemented. In particular, the GP2 prototype at INFN-Pisa was characterized as for non-planarity, alignment, and polarization of the interfering beams. Beams interference was optimized by obtaining linearly polarized beams out of the cavity. Advantage with respect to elliptically polarized interfering beams is shown.
ISSN:2331-8422