Abstract

We have employed a Sagnac interferometer to measure small optical phase shifts induced by the Fresnel drag effect on moving media. The system detects volumetric flow rates of water as slow as 43 μL/min while maintaining a small pressure drop across the measuring pipe. Velocity profiles and turbulence measurements of flowing water are also demonstrated and discussed.

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