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Laser Gyroscopes

Zeeman laser gyroscopes

V. V. Azarova, Yu. D. Golyaev, I. I. Saveliev

Polyus Research and Development Institute named after M. F. Stel'makh, Moscow

Abstract: The history of invention and development of Zeeman laser gyroscopes, specific features of their optical scheme and operation principle are described. The construction and element base of modern laser angular velocity sensors with Zeeman-based frequency biasing are considered. The problems and prospects of their development are discussed.

Keywords: Zeeman effect, ring laser, laser gyroscope.

PACS: 06.30.Gv, 07.07.Df, 32.60.+i, 42.60.Da

Received: 19.04.2014

 English version: Quantum Electronics, 2015, 45:2, 171–179

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