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Optical Stochastic Resonance Detector

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 29003
Amount: $99,866.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 1995
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
P.o. Box 620377
Middleton, WI 53562
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Bradley M. Jost, Ph.d.
 (608) 831-0655
Business Contact
Phone: () -
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Stochastic resonance is an effect in which a nonlinear system amplifies a weak and noisy modulated signal. Some signals that are too weak for direct detection can be measured using stochastic resonance systems. This project Will examine the feasibility of developing an optical stochastic resonance detector (OSRD). A prototype OSRD will be constructed based on a photorefractive ring resonator configuration. Measurements will be performed in different noise environments in order to determine the operating characteristics and limitations of the system. It is expected that future versions of the OSRD can be miniaturized using low power diode lasers and photorefractive fibers. Consequently, the OSRD has the potential to be a compact and convenient device for measuring extremely weak and noisy optical signals.

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