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Low-Loss Reciprocal Optical Terminals for Two-Way Time-Frequency Transfer
Published
Author(s)
William C. Swann, Laura C. Sinclair, Isaac H. Khader, Nathan R. Newbury, Jean-Daniel Deschenes, Hugo Bergeron
Abstract
Optical two-way time-frequency transfer (O-TWTFT) over atmospheric free-space paths requires low- loss, single-mode, bi-directional and fully reciprocal optical terminals for transmitting precise frequency comb pulses over 10 kilometer scale paths. We discuss the design and performance of a low-cost, robust and compact free-space terminal design employing simple tip / tilt pointing compensation that enables O-TWTFT over highly turbulent links.
Swann, W.
, Sinclair, L.
, Khader, I.
, Newbury, N.
, Deschenes, J.
and Bergeron, H.
(2017),
Low-Loss Reciprocal Optical Terminals for Two-Way Time-Frequency Transfer, Applied Optics, [online], https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.56.009406
(Accessed October 8, 2025)