Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
homodyne detection, laser locking system, photo-detector
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
I will discuss a high speed, low noise homodyne photo-detector. This detector will be used to better implement laser locking techniques, such as the Pound-Drever-Hall Method, that use lock-in detection. A basic explanation of the Pound-Drever-Hall method is presented in my proposal. In this report, I will discuss aspects of the detector which allow it to operate with lower noise and over a higher bandwidth than other comparable devices. I will focus this report on the difficulties that I encountered while designing this detector and the solutions that I found.
Recommended Citation
Bennett, Aaron and Durfee, Dr. Dallin
(2013)
"Homodyne Detection In a Laser Locking System,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2788.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2788