The CEBAF fiber optic phase reference system

The specified phase stability of the CEBAF RF distribution system is 2.9{degree} rms per linac. Stability is achieved through the use of a temperature and pressure regulated coaxial drive line. Purpose of the fiber optic phase reference system is to monitor the relative phase at the beginning and ending of this drive line, between linacs, injector and separator to determine drift due to ambient temperature fluctuations. The system utilizes an Ortel 1310 nm single mode laser driving Sumitumo optical fiber to distribute a reference signal at 1497 MHz. Phase of this reference signal is compared to the 1427 MHz (LO) and the 70 MHz (IF) via a 360{degree} phase detector. The detected information is then routed to the CEBAF control system for display with a specified resolution of {+-}0.2{degree} over a 20{degree} phase delta