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Modular Optical PDV System

Conference ·
OSTI ID:942303
A modular optical photon Doppler velocimetry (PDV) detector system has been developed by using readily available optical components with a 20-GHz Miteq optical detector into eight channels of single-wide modules integrated into a 3U rack unit (1U = 1.75 inches) with a common power supply. Optical fibers were precisely trimmed, welded, and timed within each unit. This system has been used to collect dynamic velocity data on various physics experiments. An optical power meter displays the laser input power to the module and optical power at the detector. An adjustable micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) optical attenuator is used to adjust the amount of unshifted light entering the detector. Front panel LEDs show the presence of power to the module. A fully loaded chassis with eight channels consumes 45 watts of power. Each chassis requires 1U spacing above and below for heat management. Modules can be easily replaced.
Research Organization:
National Security Technologies, LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25946
OSTI ID:
942303
Report Number(s):
DOE/NV/25946--551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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