Integrated optic accelerometer and method

摘要

An optical waveguide is formed on a first side of an integrated optics substrate. The optical waveguide is included in a first arm of an interferometer that is arranged to produce an interference pattern. The integrated optics substrate is mounted and arranged such that acceleration of the integrated optics substrate along a selected axis produces a change in the interference pattern. Changes in the interference pattern are monitored and correlated with the acceleration.