A Large Helium-Neon Ring Laser Gyroscope Operating at 543 Nm

C. L. Anyi, J. P.R. Wells, R. J. Thirkettle, R. B. Hurst, K. U. Schreiber

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Abstract

We report on the operation of a helium-neon based large ring laser gyroscope on the shortest wavelength neon laser transition at 543.5 nm. Owing to the fact that this 3S2→2p10transition has a factor of 30 less gain than the commonly used 632.8 nm neon transition, an approximately 40 cm long, 3 mm diameter gain tube was required. Despite this, the 6.4 metre perimeter gyroscope unlocked on the bias provided by Earth rotation alone; exhibiting a Sagnac frequency near 133 Hz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580453
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2018 - Wanchai, Hong Kong
Duration: 29 Jul 20183 Aug 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2018

Conference

Conference2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2018
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityWanchai
Period29/07/183/08/18

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