In-line Sagnac interferometer current sensor

Abstract

The authors demonstrate for the first time a near shot noise limited in-line Sagnac interferometer current sensor. It is shown to have a number of advantages over the optical current sensors based on polarimetric Faraday and Faraday/Sagnac loop interferometer topologies, including lower sensitivity to environmental disturbances, less demanding optical components, and easy installation. Its application to power system measurements is also detailed.