Abstract
The realization of a coherent frequency-modulated continuous-wave LIDAR aimed for the accurate measurement of short distances employing a distributed feedback tunable twin-guide laser diode is demonstrated. Theoretical calculations on the ultimate limits in accuracy of distance measurements as determined by the laser phase noise are carried out. A relative accuracy of 8x 10-5 (8 μm) for a single-shot measurement has been achieved at a distance of 10 cm, which is significantly better than expected from the laser linewidth. The results presented here prove the predictions calculated from theory.
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