Which consequence results when mismatched optical path lengths occur in interferometric fiber-optic gyroscopes?

💡 Explanation

Drift happens because the Sagnac effect relies on changes to interfering beams caused by rotation; therefore unequal lengths influence constructive/destructive interference rather than providing proper measurements, while similar lengths maintain accuracy.

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