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What is the basic principle by which laser gyros work?(a) Coriolis effect(b) Conservation of momentum(c) Sagnac effect(d) Mass conservationI have been asked this question in homework.My doubt stems from Gyroscopes topic in portion Satellite Radio Navigation& Inertial Navigation of Avionics

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Right option is (c) Sagnac EFFECT

Explanation: The Sagnac effect is a relativistic phenomena of LIGHT in a rotating reference system. When LASER beams circulate in a closed path that is rotating in an inertial SPACE, the optical length seen by the co-rotating BEAM appears longer than that seen by counter rotating beam.



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