A. Velikoseltsev, D. P. Luk'yanov, V. I. Vinogradov, K. U. Schreiber, “Super-large optical gyroscopes for applications in geodesy and seismology: state-of-the-art and development prospects”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 2014, Volume 44, Number 12,Pages <nobr>1151

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Laser Gyroscopes

Super-large optical gyroscopes for applications in geodesy and seismology: state-of-the-art and development prospects

A. Velikoseltsev^a, D. P. Luk'yanov^a, V. I. Vinogradov^b, K. U. Schreiber^c

^a Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI"
^b OJSC Tambov factory Elektropribor
^c Forschungseinrichtung Satellitengeodaesie, Technosche Universitaet Muenchen, Geodaetisches Observatorium Wettzell, Deutschland

Abstract: A brief survey of the history of the invention and development of super-large laser gyroscopes (SLLGs) is presented. The basic results achieved using SLLGs in geodesy, seismology, fundamental physics and other fields are summarised. The concept of SLLG design, specific features of construction and implementation are considered, as well as the prospects of applying the present-day optical technologies to laser gyroscope engineering. The possibilities of using fibre-optical gyroscopes in seismologic studies are analysed and the results of preliminary experimental studies are presented.

Keywords: super-large laser gyroscopes, fibre-optical gyroscopes, geodesy, seismology, stabilisation, sensitivity improvement.

PACS: 42.60.Da, 42.62.Eh, 07.07.Df, 42.81.Pa

Received: 29.01.2014
Revised: 15.07.2014