Modeling Interferometric Optical Gyroscopes: An Experimentally Validated Approach

Natale, T., Nunez, P.B., Dindelli, L., Dell’Olio, F. (2025) IEEE Sensors Journal

Interferometric optical gyroscopes (IOGs) are critical for precise angular velocity measurements in aerospace and defense applications. Despite extensive advancements, accurately modeling IOGs remains a challenge due to complex noise sources and environmental disturbances. However, most existing models lack experimental validation, limiting their practical utility. Here, we show a numerical model validated using a fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) integrating a 500-m-long polarization-maintaining coil…

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