Abstract
We demonstrate two all-fiber low-frequency shift schemes based on the acousto–optic interaction in a few-mode fiber (FMF). Two acoustically induced fiber gratings (AIFGs) are cascaded in reverse to achieve an efficient cycle conversion between LP11 and LP01 core modes in the FMF while obtaining a frequency shift of 1.8 MHz. In addition, a long-period fiber grating (LPFG) is employed to replace the AIFG, which achieves a lower frequency shift of 0.9 MHz, and its tunable wavelength range exceeds 100 nm. Both schemes show the characteristics of an upward frequency shift. Moreover, we also present a heterodyne detection system based on the above frequency shift schemes, which is verified in response to micro-vibration signals ranging from tens to hundreds of kilohertz, as well as speech signals in a lower frequency range. The experimental results show that these all-fiber frequency shift schemes have potential applications, such as in fiber optic hydrophones, laser speech detection, and fiber optic sensors.
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