Abstract
Phase-shift-amplified interferometry (PAI) is demonstrated using a heterodyne detection scheme. We demonstrate a sensitivity amplification factor of 35, giving 7.9 · 10−4 rad, or 40 pm displacement, resolution. This was achieved due to the improved immunity of PAI to the total relative intensity noise (RIN) of the system. In addition, we predict a factor of √2 fundamental improvement to shot-noise-limited phase-shift sensitivity as compared to a regular heterodyne Mach-Zehnder interferometer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1950-1953 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Apr 2020 |