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3D Precision Imaging with a Terahertz-bandwidth, Comb-calibrated Swept Laser

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Author(s)

Esther Baumann, Fabrizio R. Giorgetta, Ian R. Coddington, Kevin O. Knabe, Laura C. Sinclair, William C. Swann, Nathan R. Newbury

Abstract

A frequency-comb and MEMS-based external-cavity laser are integrated into a THz-bandwidth LIDAR system. Range to a diffuse target is measured at sub-msec update times, a comb-based precision/accuracy of 100 nm, and a resolution of 150 microns. Example 3D images are presented of a shoe and a face.
Proceedings Title
5th EPS-QEOD EUROPHOTON CONFERENCE
Conference Dates
August 26-31, 2012
Conference Location
Stockholm

Keywords

frequency comb, ranging

Citation

Baumann, E. , Giorgetta, F. , Coddington, I. , Knabe, K. , Sinclair, L. , Swann, W. and Newbury, N. (2012), 3D Precision Imaging with a Terahertz-bandwidth, Comb-calibrated Swept Laser, 5th EPS-QEOD EUROPHOTON CONFERENCE , Stockholm, -1 (Accessed October 7, 2025)

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Created August 26, 2012, Updated February 19, 2017
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