Interference-filter-stabilized external-cavity diode lasers
Optics
2009-11-11 v1 General Physics
Abstract
We have developed external-cavity diode lasers, where the wavelength selection is assured by a low loss interference filter instead of the common diffraction grating. The filter allows a linear cavity design reducing the sensitivity of the wavelength and the external cavity feedback against misalignment. By separating the feedback and wavelength selection functions, both can be optimized independently leading to an increased tunability of the laser. The design is employed for the generation of laser light at 698, 780 and 852 nm. Its characteristics make it a well suited candidate for space-born lasers.
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@article{arxiv.physics/0605046,
title = {Interference-filter-stabilized external-cavity diode lasers},
author = {X. Baillard and A. Gauguet and S. Bize and P. Lemonde and Ph. Laurent and A. Clairon and P. Rosenbusch},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0605046},
year = {2009}
}
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12 pages, 5 figures