Use of laser diodes for analog fiber optic diagnostics systems

Conference · Mon Aug 22 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:7042273

Hagans, K G; Haigh, R E; Francis, H D

Because the time resolution requirements of experiments at the Nevada Test Site exceed the capabilities of traditional electrical analog cable, fiber optic analog diagnostics systems have become attractive. A number of different instrumentation systems are possible using commercially available laser-diode transmitters. In addition, the fiber optic systems designer has a choice of receivers, operating wavelengths, and fiber types. We will compare the system performance of 810-nm systems with both single-mode and multimodel fiber as well as 1300-nm single-mode fiber systems with both a photodiode oscilloscope and a laser-diode streak-camera receiver. 3 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7042273
• Report Number(s): UCRL-99457; CONF-8809105-4; ON: DE88017012
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
CAMERAS
DATA
DESIGN
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
FIBER OPTICS
INFORMATION
LASERS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NUMERICAL DATA
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
STREAK CAMERAS
TESTING